US Bridges

E Copperline RD over Neu Creek

Fair

Posey County, Indiana · 01.53 E Stierly RD · Structure no. 6500249

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
465
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Copperline RD over Neu Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E Copperline RD over Neu Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 465 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 651 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesE Copperline RD
CrossesNeu Creek
Location01.53 E Stierly RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.01524, -87.73519
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic465 (2022)
Projected traffic651 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 E Copperline RD over Neu Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Copperline RD over Neu 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 E Copperline RD over Neu Creek carry?

About 465 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is E Copperline RD over Neu Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns E Copperline RD over Neu Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.