US Bridges

Harmny-Sprngfld RD over Harmony Creek

Fair

Posey County, Indiana · 00.65 MI N of Hidbrader R · Structure no. 6500298

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
172
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harmny-Sprngfld RD over Harmony Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Harmny-Sprngfld RD over Harmony Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 172 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 241 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHarmny-Sprngfld RD
CrossesHarmony Creek
Location00.65 MI N of Hidbrader R
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPosey County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.11421, -87.87406
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
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2022)
Projected traffic241 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 Harmny-Sprngfld RD over Harmony Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harmny-Sprngfld RD over Harmony 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 Harmny-Sprngfld RD over Harmony Creek carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Harmny-Sprngfld RD over Harmony Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Harmny-Sprngfld RD over Harmony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.