US Bridges

Griffin RD over Branch of Old Channel

Fair

Posey County, Indiana · 00.19 MI S of Lee Road · Structure no. 6500208

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
428
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Griffin RD over Branch of Old Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Griffin RD over Branch of Old Channel in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 428 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 599 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesGriffin RD
CrossesBranch of Old Channel
Location00.19 MI S of Lee Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.15754, -87.90704
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic428 (2022)
Projected traffic599 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 Griffin RD over Branch of Old Channel built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

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

About 428 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Griffin RD over Branch of Old Channel?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Griffin RD over Branch of Old Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.