Meier RD over Branch of Little Creek
FairPosted for loadPosey County, Indiana · 00.18 MI E of John Mills · Structure no. 6500253
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 149
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meier RD over Branch of Little Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Meier RD over Branch of Little Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 149 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Meier RD over Branch of Little Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Meier RD over Branch of Little 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 Meier RD over Branch of Little Creek carry?
About 149 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Meier RD over Branch of Little Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Meier RD over Branch of Little Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.