US Bridges

Upper Mt Vernon RD over Branch of Little Fork CR

Good

Posey County, Indiana · 00.65 E of Caborn RD · Structure no. 6500152

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
149
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Mt Vernon RD over Branch of Little Fork CR is a steel culvert carrying Upper Mt Vernon RD over Branch of Little Fork CR in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 39 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 149 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUpper Mt Vernon RD
CrossesBranch of Little Fork CR
Location00.65 E of Caborn RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.98643, -87.77962
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2022)
Projected traffic209 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Upper Mt Vernon RD over Branch of Little Fork CR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Upper Mt Vernon RD over Branch of Little Fork CR 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 Upper Mt Vernon RD over Branch of Little Fork CR carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Upper Mt Vernon RD over Branch of Little Fork CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Mt Vernon RD over Branch of Little Fork CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.