US Bridges

SR 1 over Mixed Creek

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 5.57 S US 40 · Structure no. 076528

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,540
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 over Mixed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 1 over Mixed Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 6,540 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,632 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1
CrossesMixed Creek
Location5.57 S US 40
RouteState Highway 1
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.73801, -85.13753
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,540 (2003)
Projected traffic9,632 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 1 over Mixed Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1 over Mixed 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1 over Mixed Creek carry?

About 6,540 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 over Mixed Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m).

Who owns SR 1 over Mixed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.