Peters RD over Branch of Big Creek
FairPosey County, Indiana · 00.62 MI N of Downen RD · Structure no. 6500239
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 149
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Peters RD over Branch of Big Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Peters RD over Branch of Big Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 22 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 | 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 Peters RD over Branch of Big Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Peters 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 Peters RD over Branch of Big Creek carry?
About 149 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Peters RD over Branch of Big Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Peters RD over Branch of Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.