US Bridges

Mulberry ST over CSX Railroad

PoorPosted for load

Posey County, Indiana · 00.06 MI S of E. Grant ST · Structure no. 6500289

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
628
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mulberry ST over CSX Railroad is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mulberry ST over CSX Railroad in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 628 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 878 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMulberry ST
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location00.06 MI S of E. Grant ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.93927, -87.89577
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating33.1 US tons
Inventory rating19.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic628 (2022)
Projected traffic878 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mulberry ST over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mulberry ST over CSX Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Mulberry ST over CSX Railroad carry?

About 628 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mulberry ST over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mulberry ST over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.