US Bridges

Mineral Springs RD over No Name Creek

Poor

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.70 of Smoky Row RD · Structure no. 8900202

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
139
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mineral Springs RD over No Name Creek is a concrete slab carrying Mineral Springs RD over No Name Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 139 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMineral Springs RD
CrossesNo Name Creek
Location00.70 of Smoky Row RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.90143, -85.04252
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2016)
Projected traffic188 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mineral Springs RD over No Name Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mineral Springs RD over No Name Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Mineral Springs RD over No Name Creek carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mineral Springs RD over No Name Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mineral Springs RD over No Name Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.