US Bridges

SR 69 over Rush Creek

Fair

Posey County, Indiana · 00.78 S SR 269 · Structure no. 024590

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,644
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 69 over Rush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 69 over Rush Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 47 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 2,644 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,662 by 2032. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 69
CrossesRush Creek
Location00.78 S SR 269
RouteState Highway 69
CountyPosey County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.07791, -87.92553
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,644 (2004)
Projected traffic3,662 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 69 over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is SR 69 over Rush Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 69 over Rush Creek carry?

About 2,644 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 69 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 69 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.