Lower Mt Vernon RD over Cypress Slough
FairPosey County, Indiana · 00.42 MI E of Ford RD · Structure no. 6500143
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 172
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower Mt Vernon RD over Cypress Slough is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Lower Mt Vernon RD over Cypress Slough in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 6 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 241 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lower Mt Vernon RD over Cypress Slough built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lower Mt Vernon RD over Cypress Slough 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 Lower Mt Vernon RD over Cypress Slough carry?
About 172 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Lower Mt Vernon RD over Cypress Slough?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Mt Vernon RD over Cypress Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.