US Bridges

SR 19 over Mud Creek

Good

Tipton County, Indiana · 02.14 S SR 26 · Structure no. 079638

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,159
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 19 over Mud Creek in Tipton County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,159 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,530 by 2029. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 19
CrossesMud Creek
Location02.14 S SR 26
RouteState Highway 19
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.38895, -86.03184
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,159 (2021)
Projected traffic4,530 by 2029
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 19 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 19 over Mud Creek carry?

About 3,159 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.