US Bridges

Pea Ridge RD over Mcbride Branch

Good

Owen County, Indiana · 00.00 S Pottersville RD · Structure no. 6000168

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pea Ridge RD over Mcbride Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pea Ridge RD over Mcbride Branch in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPea Ridge RD
CrossesMcbride Branch
Location00.00 S Pottersville RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOwen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.26055, -86.76834
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic610 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pea Ridge RD over Mcbride Branch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pea Ridge RD over Mcbride Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Pea Ridge RD over Mcbride Branch carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pea Ridge RD over Mcbride Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pea Ridge RD over Mcbride Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.