SR 26 over Mud Pine Creek
PoorWarren County, Indiana · 00.90 E US 41 · Structure no. 006620
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 26 over Mud Pine Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 26 over Mud Pine Creek in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 92 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 624 by 2031. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 SR 26 over Mud Pine Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is SR 26 over Mud Pine Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does SR 26 over Mud Pine Creek carry?
About 950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is SR 26 over Mud Pine Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR 26 over Mud Pine Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.