Upper Meinshein RD over Branch of Little Creek
PoorPosted for loadPosey County, Indiana · 00.51 MI E of UPR Mt Vern · Structure no. 6500146
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 139
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Upper Meinshein RD over Branch of Little Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Upper Meinshein RD over Branch of Little Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 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 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Upper Meinshein RD over Branch of Little Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Upper Meinshein RD over Branch of Little 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 Upper Meinshein RD over Branch of Little Creek carry?
About 139 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Upper Meinshein RD over Branch of Little Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Upper Meinshein RD over Branch of Little Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.