US Bridges

Nation RD over Branch of Mcfadden Creek

Good

Posey County, Indiana · 01.15 MI E of Blackford R · Structure no. 6500309

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
317
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nation RD over Branch of Mcfadden Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nation RD over Branch of Mcfadden 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 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 317 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 444 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNation RD
CrossesBranch of Mcfadden Creek
Location01.15 MI E of Blackford R
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.96512, -87.8594
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic317 (2022)
Projected traffic444 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 Nation RD over Branch of Mcfadden Creek built?

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

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

About 317 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nation RD over Branch of Mcfadden Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nation RD over Branch of Mcfadden Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.