US Bridges

Wisley RD over Unnamed Ditch

Fair

Posey County, Indiana · 00.97 MI E of Main Street · Structure no. 6500292

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
281
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wisley RD over Unnamed Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Wisley RD over Unnamed Ditch in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 281 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesWisley RD
CrossesUnnamed Ditch
Location00.97 MI E of Main Street
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPosey County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.20031, -87.89724
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2022)
Projected traffic393 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Wisley RD over Unnamed Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wisley RD over Unnamed Ditch 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 Wisley RD over Unnamed Ditch carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wisley RD over Unnamed Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wisley RD over Unnamed Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.