US Bridges

Stone RD over Branch of Old Channel

Fair

Posey County, Indiana · 00.60 MI E of Highway 69 · Structure no. 6500206

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
149
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stone RD over Branch of Old Channel is a concrete channel beam carrying Stone RD over Branch of Old Channel in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 59 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesStone RD
CrossesBranch of Old Channel
Location00.60 MI E of Highway 69
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.1783, -87.88318
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 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 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 Stone RD over Branch of Old Channel built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Stone RD over Branch of Old Channel 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 Stone RD over Branch of Old Channel carry?

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

How long is Stone RD over Branch of Old Channel?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Stone RD over Branch of Old Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.