US Bridges

Pottersville RD over Branch of White River

FairPosted for load

Owen County, Indiana · 0.1 S of Mills Creek RD · Structure no. 6000069

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
860
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pottersville RD over Branch of White River is a steel culvert carrying Pottersville RD over Branch of White River in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 860 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesPottersville RD
CrossesBranch of White River
Location0.1 S of Mills Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOwen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.23028, -86.80128
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2023)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$727,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pottersville RD over Branch of White River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pottersville RD over Branch of White River 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 Branch of White River carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pottersville RD over Branch of White River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pottersville RD over Branch of White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.