US Bridges

Upper Poseyvillerd over Branch of Black River

Good

Posey County, Indiana · 01.26 MI W of SR 165 · Structure no. 6500181

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
149
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Poseyvillerd over Branch of Black River is a steel culvert carrying Upper Poseyvillerd over Branch of Black River in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUpper Poseyvillerd
CrossesBranch of Black River
Location01.26 MI W of SR 165
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.19524, -87.79953
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2022)
Projected traffic209 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Poseyvillerd over Branch of Black River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Poseyvillerd over Branch of Black River 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 Poseyvillerd over Branch of Black River carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Upper Poseyvillerd over Branch of Black River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Poseyvillerd over Branch of Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.