US Bridges

Smith School RD E over Goad Brook

Good

Posey County, Indiana · 01.77 W I-69 · Structure no. 6500301

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
149
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith School RD E over Goad Brook is a steel culvert carrying Smith School RD E over Goad Brook 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 149 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSmith School RD E
CrossesGoad Brook
Location01.77 W I-69
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.02817, -87.93442
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2022)
Projected traffic209 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 Smith School RD E over Goad Brook built?

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

What condition is Smith School RD E over Goad Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Smith School RD E over Goad Brook carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Smith School RD E over Goad Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Smith School RD E over Goad Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.