US Bridges

Pottersville RD over Mcbride Branch

Fair

Owen County, Indiana · 0.4 S of Braysville RD · Structure no. 6000101

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,760
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 1940 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 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.

It carries about 1,760 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,380 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPottersville RD
CrossesMcbride Branch
Location0.4 S of Braysville RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOwen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.257, -86.77398
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,760 (2023)
Projected traffic2,380 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pottersville RD over Mcbride Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

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 1,760 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pottersville RD over Mcbride Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pottersville RD over Mcbride Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.