Crab Orchard RD over Big Creek
FairPosey County, Indiana · 02.32 W HWY 69 · Structure no. 6500040
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 172
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Crab Orchard RD over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Crab Orchard RD over Big Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 172 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 241 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Crab Orchard RD over Big Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Crab Orchard RD over Big 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 Crab Orchard RD over Big Creek carry?
About 172 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Crab Orchard RD over Big Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Crab Orchard RD over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.