US Bridges

Mchugh Place over Prairie Creek

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.10 S French DR · Structure no. 8400046

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
104 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
188
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mchugh Place over Prairie Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Mchugh Place over Prairie Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2037. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMchugh Place
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location00.10 S French DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.28658, -87.52602
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2017)
Projected traffic251 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Mchugh Place over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mchugh Place over Prairie 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 Mchugh Place over Prairie Creek carry?

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

How long is Mchugh Place over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mchugh Place over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.