Frank Emge RD over Big Creek
GoodPosey County, Indiana · 00.18 MI E of Corbett RD · Structure no. 6500264
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 126 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 149
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Frank Emge RD over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Frank Emge RD over Big Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 149 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Frank Emge RD over Big Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Frank Emge RD over Big 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 Frank Emge RD over Big Creek carry?
About 149 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Frank Emge RD over Big Creek?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Frank Emge RD over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.