Mill ST over Helms Creek
FairWabash County, Indiana · 00.70 E of State RD 115 · Structure no. 8500340
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,650
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mill ST over Helms Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mill ST over Helms Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,925 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mill ST over Helms Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mill ST over Helms 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Mill ST over Helms Creek carry?
About 2,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mill ST over Helms Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Mill ST over Helms Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.