US Bridges

Keuhn RD over Branch of Black River

Fair

Posey County, Indiana · 00.35 MI N of Mulkey RD · Structure no. 6500271

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
172
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keuhn RD over Branch of Black River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Keuhn RD over Branch of Black River in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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.

It carries about 172 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 241 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesKeuhn RD
CrossesBranch of Black River
Location00.35 MI N of Mulkey RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.1958, -87.72539
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2022)
Projected traffic241 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 Keuhn RD over Branch of Black River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Keuhn RD over Branch of Black River 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 Keuhn RD over Branch of Black River carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Keuhn RD over Branch of Black River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Keuhn RD over Branch of Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.