US Bridges

Old State RD 62 over Mcfadden Creek

Good

Posey County, Indiana · 00.08 NE of Plaza Drive · Structure no. 6500326

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old State RD 62 over Mcfadden Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old State RD 62 over Mcfadden Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOld State RD 62
CrossesMcfadden Creek
Location00.08 NE of Plaza Drive
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.94168, -87.87029
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length133 ft (40.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic280 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old State RD 62 over Mcfadden Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old State RD 62 over 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 Old State RD 62 over Mcfadden Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old State RD 62 over Mcfadden Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old State RD 62 over Mcfadden Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.