US Bridges

Mulberry ST over Crietz Creek

Poor

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.10 N of US 40 · Structure no. 8900210

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
467
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mulberry ST over Crietz Creek is a concrete slab carrying Mulberry ST over Crietz Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 467 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2036. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMulberry ST
CrossesCrietz Creek
Location00.10 N of US 40
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.81248, -85.17852
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic467 (2016)
Projected traffic630 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Mulberry ST over Crietz Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mulberry ST over Crietz 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mulberry ST over Crietz Creek carry?

About 467 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mulberry ST over Crietz Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Mulberry ST over Crietz Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.