Water Tank RD over Big Creek
FairPosey County, Indiana · 00.45 MI W of ST Wendel R · Structure no. 6500263
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 173
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Water Tank RD over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Water Tank RD over Big Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 173 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 242 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 26 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 | 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 Water Tank RD over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Water Tank 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 Water Tank RD over Big Creek carry?
About 173 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Water Tank RD over Big Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Water Tank RD over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.