US Bridges

CR 575 West (old U over Muck Pocket

Fair

Tipton County, Indiana · 00.16 S CR 50 South · Structure no. 009730

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
583 ft
32 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 575 West (old U over Muck Pocket is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 575 West (old U over Muck Pocket in Tipton County, Indiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2041. The structure is 583 ft (177.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 575 West (old U
CrossesMuck Pocket
Location00.16 S CR 50 South
CountyTipton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.29425, -86.12687
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans32
Design loadH 20
Structure length583 ft (177.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic101 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 575 West (old U over Muck Pocket built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 575 West (old U over Muck Pocket in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 575 West (old U over Muck Pocket carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is CR 575 West (old U over Muck Pocket?

The structure is 583 ft (177.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 575 West (old U over Muck Pocket?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.