US Bridges

Possum Run RD over Kitchen Creek

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Indiana · 00.23 NW of SR 63 · Structure no. 8600005

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Possum Run RD over Kitchen Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Possum Run RD over Kitchen Creek in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2034. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesPossum Run RD
CrossesKitchen Creek
Location00.23 NW of SR 63
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.17447, -87.44762
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2014)
Projected traffic280 by 2034
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Possum Run RD over Kitchen Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Possum Run RD over Kitchen Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Possum Run RD over Kitchen Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Possum Run RD over Kitchen Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Possum Run RD over Kitchen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.