US Bridges

Upton RD over Whipple Ditch

Fair

Posey County, Indiana · 00.39 MI N of Upper Upton · Structure no. 6500294

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
501
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upton RD over Whipple Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Upton RD over Whipple Ditch in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 501 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 701 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUpton RD
CrossesWhipple Ditch
Location00.39 MI N of Upper Upton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPosey County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.95719, -87.95728
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic501 (2022)
Projected traffic701 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 Upton RD over Whipple Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upton RD over Whipple 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 Upton RD over Whipple Ditch carry?

About 501 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Upton RD over Whipple Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Upton RD over Whipple Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.