Owensburg Road over Mitchell Branch
FairPosted for loadGreene County, Indiana · 0.40 N of Inman Road · Structure no. 2800041
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Owensburg Road over Mitchell Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Owensburg Road over Mitchell Branch in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Owensburg Road over Mitchell Branch built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Owensburg Road over Mitchell Branch 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Owensburg Road over Mitchell Branch carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Owensburg Road over Mitchell Branch?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Owensburg Road over Mitchell Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.