US Bridges

Williams RD over Branch of Mcadoo Creek

Good

Posey County, Indiana · 00.46 N of Springfield RD · Structure no. 6500099

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,482
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williams RD over Branch of Mcadoo Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Williams RD over Branch of Mcadoo Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,482 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,072 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWilliams RD
CrossesBranch of Mcadoo Creek
Location00.46 N of Springfield RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.06847, -87.85132
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,482 (2022)
Projected traffic2,072 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 Williams RD over Branch of Mcadoo Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williams RD over Branch of Mcadoo 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 Williams RD over Branch of Mcadoo Creek carry?

About 1,482 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Williams RD over Branch of Mcadoo Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Williams RD over Branch of Mcadoo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.