US Bridges

Nation RD over Branch of Mcfadden Creek

Good

Posey County, Indiana · 00.01 MI W of Gun Club RD · Structure no. 6500158

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
149
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nation RD over Branch of Mcfadden Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nation RD over Branch of Mcfadden Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNation RD
CrossesBranch of Mcfadden Creek
Location00.01 MI W of Gun Club RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.96478, -87.81331
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2022)
Projected traffic209 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Nation RD over Branch of Mcfadden Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nation RD over Branch of Mcfadden 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 Nation RD over Branch of Mcfadden Creek carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nation RD over Branch of Mcfadden Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nation RD over Branch of Mcfadden Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.