US Bridges

Gun Club RD over Branch Mcfadden Creek

Good

Posey County, Indiana · 01.25 MI N of SR 62 · Structure no. 6500015

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
149
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gun Club RD over Branch Mcfadden Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gun Club RD over Branch Mcfadden Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 149 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGun Club RD
CrossesBranch Mcfadden Creek
Location01.25 MI N of SR 62
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.94761, -87.81371
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2022)
Projected traffic209 by 2042
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$510,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gun Club RD over Branch Mcfadden Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gun Club RD over Branch Mcfadden Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Gun Club RD over Branch Mcfadden Creek carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Gun Club RD over Branch Mcfadden Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Gun Club RD over Branch Mcfadden Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.