Portersville RD W over Birch Creek
FairDubois County, Indiana · 00.10 E of CR 660 W · Structure no. 1900001
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 173
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Portersville RD W over Birch Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Portersville RD W over Birch Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 64 years old, older 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 5 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 173 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 271 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Portersville RD W over Birch Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Portersville RD W over Birch 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Portersville RD W over Birch Creek carry?
About 173 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Portersville RD W over Birch Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Portersville RD W over Birch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.