US Bridges

Boberg RD over Branch of Neu Creek

Good

Posey County, Indiana · 00.43 MI E of Hoenert RD · Structure no. 6500241

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
172
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boberg RD over Branch of Neu Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Boberg RD over Branch of Neu Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 172 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 241 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBoberg RD
CrossesBranch of Neu Creek
Location00.43 MI E of Hoenert RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.03761, -87.72887
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2022)
Projected traffic241 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Boberg RD over Branch of Neu Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boberg RD over Branch of Neu Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Boberg RD over Branch of Neu Creek carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Boberg RD over Branch of Neu Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Boberg RD over Branch of Neu Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.