US Bridges

SR 213 over Mud Creek

Good

Tipton County, Indiana · 01.30 S SR 26 · Structure no. 028890

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,502
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 213 over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 213 over Mud Creek in Tipton County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 67 years old, older 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 1,502 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,511 by 2032. The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 213
CrossesMud Creek
Location01.30 S SR 26
RouteState Highway 213
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.40234, -85.95662
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length106 ft (32.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,502 (2021)
Projected traffic3,511 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 213 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR 213 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 213 over Mud Creek carry?

About 1,502 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 213 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 213 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.