US Bridges

Benthall RD over Branch of Mcfadden Creek

Fair

Posey County, Indiana · 00.25 MI E of Mckinnies R · Structure no. 6500303

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
172
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benthall RD over Branch of Mcfadden Creek is a steel culvert carrying Benthall RD over Branch of Mcfadden Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 241 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBenthall RD
CrossesBranch of Mcfadden Creek
Location00.25 MI E of Mckinnies R
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPosey County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.97576, -87.8129
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert5 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2022)
Projected traffic241 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$968,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Benthall RD over Branch of Mcfadden Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Benthall RD over Branch of Mcfadden 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 Benthall RD over Branch of Mcfadden Creek carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Benthall RD over Branch of Mcfadden Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Benthall RD over Branch of Mcfadden Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.