Scherer RD over Caney Creek
FairPosey County, Indiana · 00.22 MI S of Highschool · Structure no. 6500190
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 149
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Scherer RD over Caney Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Scherer RD over Caney Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 47 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 6 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 149 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Scherer RD over Caney Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Scherer RD over Caney 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 Scherer RD over Caney Creek carry?
About 149 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Scherer RD over Caney Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Scherer RD over Caney Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.