US Bridges

Leonard RD over Mcfadden Creek

Good

Posey County, Indiana · 00.48 MI N of Highway 62 · Structure no. 6500025

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
428
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leonard RD over Mcfadden Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Leonard RD over Mcfadden Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 428 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 599 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLeonard RD
CrossesMcfadden Creek
Location00.48 MI N of Highway 62
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.9482, -87.86025
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic428 (2022)
Projected traffic599 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leonard RD over Mcfadden Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leonard RD over 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 Leonard RD over Mcfadden Creek carry?

About 428 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Leonard RD over Mcfadden Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Leonard RD over Mcfadden Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.