US Bridges

Caborn RD over Cypress Slough

Good

Posey County, Indiana · 03.82 S SR 62 · Structure no. 6500322

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
149
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caborn RD over Cypress Slough is a steel culvert carrying Caborn RD over Cypress Slough in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCaborn RD
CrossesCypress Slough
Location03.82 S SR 62
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.88706, -87.79306
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2022)
Projected traffic209 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 Caborn RD over Cypress Slough built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caborn RD over Cypress Slough 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 Caborn RD over Cypress Slough carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Caborn RD over Cypress Slough?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Caborn RD over Cypress Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.