US Bridges

Barrett Switch RD over Branch of Black River

Good

Posey County, Indiana · 00.66 MI E of Wilsey RD · Structure no. 6500327

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
149
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barrett Switch RD over Branch of Black River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Barrett Switch RD over Branch of Black River in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBarrett Switch RD
CrossesBranch of Black River
Location00.66 MI E of Wilsey RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.19942, -87.87202
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2022)
Projected traffic209 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Barrett Switch RD over Branch of Black River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barrett Switch RD over Branch of Black River 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 Barrett Switch RD over Branch of Black River carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Barrett Switch RD over Branch of Black River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Barrett Switch RD over Branch of Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.