Showers RD over Big Creek
FairPosey County, Indiana · 00.88 MI N of SR 65 · Structure no. 6500259
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 357
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Showers RD over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Showers RD over Big Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 357 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 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 | 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 Showers RD over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Showers RD over 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 Showers RD over Big Creek carry?
About 357 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Showers RD over Big Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Showers RD over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.