US Bridges

S Owensburg RD over Unt Mitchell Branch

Good

Greene County, Indiana · 0.02 S SR 54 · Structure no. 051360

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Owensburg RD over Unt Mitchell Branch is a concrete culvert carrying S Owensburg RD over Unt Mitchell Branch in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesS Owensburg RD
CrossesUnt Mitchell Branch
Location0.02 S SR 54
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.98331, -86.70787
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating95.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic50 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 S Owensburg RD over Unt Mitchell Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Owensburg RD over Unt Mitchell Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does S Owensburg RD over Unt Mitchell Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S Owensburg RD over Unt Mitchell Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns S Owensburg RD over Unt Mitchell Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.