US Bridges

Mount Tabor RD over Mill Creek

Good

Washington County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Hitchcock RD · Structure no. 8800057

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mount Tabor RD over Mill Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Mount Tabor RD over Mill Creek in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMount Tabor RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location00.10 W of Hitchcock RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.59423, -86.16904
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2020)
Projected traffic304 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$552,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mount Tabor RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mount Tabor RD over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Mount Tabor RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mount Tabor RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Mount Tabor RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.