US Bridges

ST Wendel RD over Barr Creek

Fair

Posey County, Indiana · 00.37 MI N of CR 750N · Structure no. 6500265

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
357
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Wendel RD over Barr Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying ST Wendel RD over Barr Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesST Wendel RD
CrossesBarr Creek
Location00.37 MI N of CR 750N
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.14845, -87.70251
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2022)
Projected traffic500 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 ST Wendel RD over Barr Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Wendel RD over Barr 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 ST Wendel RD over Barr Creek carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is ST Wendel RD over Barr Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns ST Wendel RD over Barr Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.