US Bridges

Tile Factory RD over Branch of Mcfadden Creek

Fair

Posey County, Indiana · 00.62 MI N of E. 4th Stre · Structure no. 6500032

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
522
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tile Factory RD over Branch of Mcfadden Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Tile Factory RD over Branch of Mcfadden Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 522 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTile Factory RD
CrossesBranch of Mcfadden Creek
Location00.62 MI N of E. 4th Stre
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.94437, -87.88313
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic522 (2022)
Projected traffic730 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tile Factory RD over Branch of Mcfadden Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tile Factory RD over Branch of Mcfadden 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Tile Factory RD over Branch of Mcfadden Creek carry?

About 522 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Tile Factory RD over Branch of Mcfadden Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Tile Factory RD over Branch of Mcfadden Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.