US Bridges

Portersville RD over Mill Creek

Fair

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.60 N of 400 N / 47th · Structure no. 1900015

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
977
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Portersville RD over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Portersville RD over Mill Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 977 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,139 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPortersville RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location00.60 N of 400 N / 47th
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.44465, -86.95732
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic977 (2012)
Projected traffic1,139 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Portersville RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Portersville RD over Mill 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 over Mill Creek carry?

About 977 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Portersville RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Portersville RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.