Old Mt Vernon RD over Branch of Sanders Creek
GoodVanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.20 E of County Line RD · Structure no. 8200109
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 136
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Mt Vernon RD over Branch of Sanders Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Mt Vernon RD over Branch of Sanders Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 136 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Mt Vernon RD over Branch of Sanders Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Mt Vernon RD over Branch of Sanders 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 Old Mt Vernon RD over Branch of Sanders Creek carry?
About 136 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Old Mt Vernon RD over Branch of Sanders Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Old Mt Vernon RD over Branch of Sanders Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.