US Bridges

Becks Mill RD over Mill Creek

Good

Washington County, Indiana · 00.20 N of Vincennes Trai · Structure no. 8800071

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Becks Mill RD over Mill Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Becks Mill RD over Mill Creek in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 105 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2039. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBecks Mill RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location00.20 N of Vincennes Trai
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.53705, -86.15451
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2019)
Projected traffic820 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Becks Mill RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Becks Mill 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 Becks Mill RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Becks Mill RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Becks Mill RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.