Pottersville RD over Branch of Mills Creek
PoorPosted for loadOwen County, Indiana · 01.30 N Braysville RD · Structure no. 6000070
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 860
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pottersville RD over Branch of Mills Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Pottersville RD over Branch of Mills Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pottersville RD over Branch of Mills Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pottersville RD over Branch of Mills Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Pottersville RD over Branch of Mills Creek carry?
About 860 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pottersville RD over Branch of Mills Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Pottersville RD over Branch of Mills Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.