US Bridges

Mill RD over Locust Creek

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.30 E of ST Joseph Ave · Structure no. 8200065

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,703
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill RD over Locust Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mill RD over Locust Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 65 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 3,703 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,929 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMill RD
CrossesLocust Creek
Location00.30 E of ST Joseph Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.02589, -87.59605
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,703 (2020)
Projected traffic4,929 by 2040
Trucks3%
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

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 Mill RD over Locust Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Mill RD over Locust 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mill RD over Locust Creek carry?

About 3,703 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mill RD over Locust Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mill RD over Locust Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.