US Bridges

CR 475S over Mud Creek

Good

Steuben County, Indiana · 0.08 Miles W of CR 1000 W · Structure no. 7600010

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
649
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 475S over Mud Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 475S over Mud Creek in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 649 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 906 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 475S
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.08 Miles W of CR 1000 W
RouteCounty Highway 10
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.57389, -85.1794
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic649 (2021)
Projected traffic906 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 475S over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 475S over Mud Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 475S over Mud Creek carry?

About 649 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 475S over Mud Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 475S over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.