Upper Mt Vernon RD over Neu Creek
FairPosey County, Indiana · 00.02 MI E of Stierly RD · Structure no. 6500168
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 281
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Upper Mt Vernon RD over Neu Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Upper Mt Vernon RD over Neu Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 53 years old, older 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 5 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 281 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 22 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Upper Mt Vernon RD over Neu Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Upper Mt Vernon RD over Neu Creek 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 Upper Mt Vernon RD over Neu Creek carry?
About 281 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Upper Mt Vernon RD over Neu Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Upper Mt Vernon RD over Neu Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.