Archibald Falls RD over Little Blue River
PoorPosted for loadCrawford County, Indiana · 0.40 E of Coleman Road · Structure no. 1300035
- Built
- 1892
- 133 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 170 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 271
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Archibald Falls RD over Little Blue River is a steel truss - thru carrying Archibald Falls RD over Little Blue River in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1892 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 133 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 271 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 323 by 2035. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Archibald Falls RD over Little Blue River built?
It was built in 1892, making it 133 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Archibald Falls RD over Little Blue River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Archibald Falls RD over Little Blue River carry?
About 271 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Archibald Falls RD over Little Blue River?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Archibald Falls RD over Little Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.