US Bridges

Springfield RD over Mcadoo Creek

Good

Posey County, Indiana · 00.17 MI E of Williams RD · Structure no. 6500328

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
562
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springfield RD over Mcadoo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Springfield RD over Mcadoo Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 562 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 786 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSpringfield RD
CrossesMcadoo Creek
Location00.17 MI E of Williams RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.06328, -87.84961
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic562 (2022)
Projected traffic786 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 Springfield RD over Mcadoo Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springfield RD over Mcadoo 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 Springfield RD over Mcadoo Creek carry?

About 562 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Springfield RD over Mcadoo Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Springfield RD over Mcadoo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.