US Bridges

Mount Eden RD over Elk Creek

Fair

Washington County, Indiana · 00.50 W of SR 39 · Structure no. 8800019

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mount Eden RD over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mount Eden RD over Elk Creek in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 64 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2032. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMount Eden RD
CrossesElk Creek
Location00.50 W of SR 39
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.73519, -85.94167
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2012)
Projected traffic87 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Mount Eden RD over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mount Eden RD over Elk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mount Eden RD over Elk Creek carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mount Eden RD over Elk Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mount Eden RD over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.