US Bridges

Boberg RD over Branch of Little Creek

Fair

Posey County, Indiana · 01.02 MI W of Stierly RD · Structure no. 6500307

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
149
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boberg RD over Branch of Little Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Boberg RD over Branch of Little Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 149 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBoberg RD
CrossesBranch of Little Creek
Location01.02 MI W of Stierly RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.03038, -87.78194
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2022)
Projected traffic209 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Boberg RD over Branch of Little Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boberg RD over Branch of Little 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 Boberg RD over Branch of Little Creek carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Boberg RD over Branch of Little Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Boberg RD over Branch of Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.