US Bridges

Inke RD over Mud Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.30 E of Hollansburg RD · Structure no. 8900066

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Inke RD over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Inke RD over Mud Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInke RD
CrossesMud Creek
Location00.30 E of Hollansburg RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.9095, -84.8162
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2024)
Projected traffic209 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Inke RD over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Inke RD over Mud 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Inke RD over Mud Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Inke RD over Mud Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Inke RD over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.