US Bridges

Upper Mt Vernon RD over Little Creek

Good

Posey County, Indiana · 00.44 MI W of ST Phillips · Structure no. 6500165

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
245
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Mt Vernon RD over Little Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Upper Mt Vernon RD over Little Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 245 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 343 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUpper Mt Vernon RD
CrossesLittle Creek
Location00.44 MI W of ST Phillips
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.99603, -87.72163
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2022)
Projected traffic343 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Little Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Mt Vernon RD over Little 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 Upper Mt Vernon RD over Little Creek carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Upper Mt Vernon RD over Little Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Mt Vernon RD over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.