US Bridges

Mill ST over Branch of Honey Creek

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.30 N Oregan Ch · Structure no. 8400013

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
188
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill ST over Branch of Honey Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill ST over Branch of Honey Creek in Vigo 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 6 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 188 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2037. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMill ST
CrossesBranch of Honey Creek
Location00.30 N Oregan Ch
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.33636, -87.35097
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating78.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2017)
Projected traffic251 by 2037
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 ST over Branch of Honey Creek built?

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

What condition is Mill ST over Branch of Honey 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mill ST over Branch of Honey Creek carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mill ST over Branch of Honey Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Mill ST over Branch of Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.