US Bridges

Smith School RD over Ha Brook Creek

Good

Posey County, Indiana · 00.65 MI W of Interstate · Structure no. 6500337

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
144
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith School RD over Ha Brook Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Smith School RD over Ha Brook Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 144 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSmith School RD
CrossesHa Brook Creek
Location00.65 MI W of Interstate
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.03135, -87.91529
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2022)
Projected traffic202 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Smith School RD over Ha Brook Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith School RD over Ha Brook 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 Smith School RD over Ha Brook Creek carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Smith School RD over Ha Brook Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Smith School RD over Ha Brook Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.