US Bridges

Mound Road over Flatrock River

PoorClosed to traffic

Shelby County, Indiana · 01.10 N of CR 850 S · Structure no. 7300135

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
169 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mound Road over Flatrock River is a steel truss - thru carrying Mound Road over Flatrock River in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 169 ft (51.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMound Road
CrossesFlatrock River
Location01.10 N of CR 850 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.41906, -85.6332
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length169 ft (51.6 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic700 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mound Road over Flatrock River built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mound Road over Flatrock River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Mound Road over Flatrock River carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Mound Road over Flatrock River?

The structure is 169 ft (51.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Mound Road over Flatrock River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.