US Bridges

Kuebler RD over Branch of Locust Creek

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.40 W of Fischer RD · Structure no. 8200027

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
648
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kuebler RD over Branch of Locust Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kuebler RD over Branch of Locust Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 648 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 863 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesKuebler RD
CrossesBranch of Locust Creek
Location00.40 W of Fischer RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.05601, -87.61777
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic648 (2020)
Projected traffic863 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 Kuebler RD over Branch of Locust Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kuebler RD over Branch of Locust 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Kuebler RD over Branch of Locust Creek carry?

About 648 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kuebler RD over Branch of Locust Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Kuebler RD over Branch of Locust Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.