Schmitt RD over Branch of Big Creek
FairPosey County, Indiana · 00.55 S of Blake RD · Structure no. 6500231
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 172
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schmitt RD over Branch of Big Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Schmitt RD over Branch of Big Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 172 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 241 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 24 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Schmitt RD over Branch of Big Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Schmitt RD over Branch of Big 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 Schmitt RD over Branch of Big Creek carry?
About 172 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Schmitt RD over Branch of Big Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Schmitt RD over Branch of Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.