US Bridges

Pottersville RD over Mcbride Branch

Fair

Owen County, Indiana · 00.00 NE Braysville RD · Structure no. 6000068

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,820
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pottersville RD over Mcbride Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pottersville RD over Mcbride Branch in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 1,820 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,460 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPottersville RD
CrossesMcbride Branch
Location00.00 NE Braysville RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOwen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.26041, -86.76919
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,820 (2023)
Projected traffic2,460 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$443,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pottersville RD over Mcbride Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pottersville RD over Mcbride 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pottersville RD over Mcbride Branch carry?

About 1,820 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pottersville RD over Mcbride Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pottersville RD over Mcbride Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.