Curtis RD over Lake Drain
FairPosey County, Indiana · 00.89 MI W of Savah Road · Structure no. 6500117
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 172
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Curtis RD over Lake Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Curtis RD over Lake Drain in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 241 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Curtis RD over Lake Drain built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Curtis RD over Lake Drain 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 Curtis RD over Lake Drain carry?
About 172 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Curtis RD over Lake Drain?
The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Curtis RD over Lake Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.