US Bridges

Country Cross RD over Branch of Black River

Fair

Posey County, Indiana · 00.07 MI N of Mulkey RD · Structure no. 6500273

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
149
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Country Cross RD over Branch of Black River is a steel other carrying Country Cross RD over Branch of Black River in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 149 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCountry Cross RD
CrossesBranch of Black River
Location00.07 MI N of Mulkey RD
RouteCounty Highway 291
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.19196, -87.74393
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.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2022)
Projected traffic209 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Country Cross RD over Branch of Black River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Country Cross 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 Country Cross RD over Branch of Black River carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Country Cross RD over Branch of Black River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Country Cross RD over Branch of Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.