Raben RD over Big Creek
PoorPosted for loadPosey County, Indiana · 00.95 MI N of Ranes Road · Structure no. 6500044
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 178 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 139
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Raben RD over Big Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Raben RD over Big Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1905, so it is 120 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 139 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2042. The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Raben RD over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025.
What condition is Raben RD over Big Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Raben RD over Big Creek carry?
About 139 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Raben RD over Big Creek?
The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Raben RD over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.