US Bridges

Huey RD over Branch Big Creek

Good

Posey County, Indiana · 01.29 MI S Haines RD · Structure no. 6500325

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
149
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huey RD over Branch Big Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Huey RD over Branch Big Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesHuey RD
CrossesBranch Big Creek
Location01.29 MI S Haines RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.05614, -87.79477
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 protection7 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 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
Trucks4%
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 Huey RD over Branch Big Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huey RD over Branch Big 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 Huey RD over Branch Big Creek carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Huey RD over Branch Big Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Huey RD over Branch Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.