US Bridges

Johnson RD over Br Big Creek

Good

Posey County, Indiana · 01.60 E I-69 · Structure no. 6500107

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
172
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson RD over Br Big Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Johnson RD over Br Big Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 172 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 241 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJohnson RD
CrossesBr Big Creek
Location01.60 E I-69
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.00966, -87.86997
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2022)
Projected traffic241 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 Johnson RD over Br Big Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson RD over Br 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 Johnson RD over Br Big Creek carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Johnson RD over Br Big Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson RD over Br Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.