Lower New Harmony over Big Creek
GoodPosey County, Indiana · 00.15 MI S of Crab Orchar · Structure no. 6500041
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 232 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 637
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower New Harmony over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Lower New Harmony over Big Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 637 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 891 by 2042. The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lower New Harmony over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lower New Harmony over Big 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 Lower New Harmony over Big Creek carry?
About 637 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Lower New Harmony over Big Creek?
The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Lower New Harmony over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.