US Bridges

Park Road S65H over Rush Creek

Fair

Posey County, Indiana · 2.22 SE SR 69 · Structure no. 060175

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Park Road S65H over Rush Creek is a steel culvert carrying Park Road S65H over Rush Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Road S65H
CrossesRush Creek
Location2.22 SE SR 69
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyPosey County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.07524, -87.94995
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating91.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Park Road S65H over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Road S65H 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Park Road S65H over Rush Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Park Road S65H over Rush Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Park Road S65H over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.