US Bridges

Lower Mt Vernon RD over Green Valley DR

Good

Posey County, Indiana · 01.83 E Ford RD · Structure no. 6500320

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
172
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Mt Vernon RD over Green Valley DR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lower Mt Vernon RD over Green Valley DR in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 172 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 241 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLower Mt Vernon RD
CrossesGreen Valley DR
Location01.83 E Ford RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.92514, -87.72306
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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (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
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Mt Vernon RD over Green Valley DR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Mt Vernon RD over Green Valley DR 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 Lower Mt Vernon RD over Green Valley DR carry?

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

How long is Lower Mt Vernon RD over Green Valley DR?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Mt Vernon RD over Green Valley DR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.