US Bridges

Mccloughlin ST over Branch of Splunge Creek

FairPosted for load

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.70 N French DR · Structure no. 8400008

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
188
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccloughlin ST over Branch of Splunge Creek is a concrete slab carrying Mccloughlin ST over Branch of Splunge Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 188 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMccloughlin ST
CrossesBranch of Splunge Creek
Location00.70 N French DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.29907, -87.24961
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.6 US tons
Inventory rating19.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2017)
Projected traffic251 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$940,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mccloughlin ST over Branch of Splunge Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccloughlin ST over Branch of Splunge Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mccloughlin ST over Branch of Splunge Creek carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mccloughlin ST over Branch of Splunge Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Mccloughlin ST over Branch of Splunge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.