Upper Mt Vernon Rd
Carrying Upper Mt Vernon Rd over Branch of Little Fork Cr
00.65 E of CABORN RD, Posey, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Upper Mt Vernon Rd
The Upper Mt Vernon Rd bridge in Posey, Indiana carries Upper Mt Vernon Rd over Branch of Little Fork Cr. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2012, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.8 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 149 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 75.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Upper Mt Vernon Rd compares
Live comparison across Indiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1986
- Last Reconstructed
- 2012
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 7.8 m (26 ft)
- Deck Width
- 15.0 m (49 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 149 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 6500152
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Upper Mt Vernon Rd is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare Upper Mt Vernon Rd against other structures in Posey and across Indiana. Indiana bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for Upper Mt Vernon Rd?
Upper Mt Vernon Rd in Posey, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Upper Mt Vernon Rd inspected?
Upper Mt Vernon Rd's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 149 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Upper Mt Vernon Rd is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for Upper Mt Vernon Rd?
Upper Mt Vernon Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 75.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Upper Mt Vernon Rd?
Upper Mt Vernon Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is Upper Mt Vernon Rd and does age affect safety?
Upper Mt Vernon Rd was built in 1986, making it 40 years old and last reconstructed in 2012.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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