Stierley RD over Branch of Big Creek
FairPosey County, Indiana · 00.39 MI S of SR 66 · Structure no. 6500234
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 527
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stierley RD over Branch of Big Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stierley RD over Branch of Big Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 527 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 737 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Stierley RD over Branch of Big Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Stierley 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 Stierley RD over Branch of Big Creek carry?
About 527 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Stierley RD over Branch of Big Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Stierley RD over Branch of Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.