Mackey Ferry RD over Branch of Pitcher Creek
FairPosted for loadPosey County, Indiana · 00.45 MI E of Raben Road · Structure no. 6500295
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 166
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mackey Ferry RD over Branch of Pitcher Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mackey Ferry RD over Branch of Pitcher Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 166 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 233 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mackey Ferry RD over Branch of Pitcher Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mackey Ferry RD over Branch of Pitcher Creek 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 Mackey Ferry RD over Branch of Pitcher Creek carry?
About 166 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Mackey Ferry RD over Branch of Pitcher Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Mackey Ferry RD over Branch of Pitcher Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.