US Bridges

Banet RD over Little Indian Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Indiana · 00.80 E of Starlight RD · Structure no. 2200011

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
567
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Banet RD over Little Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Banet RD over Little Indian Creek in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 567 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 836 by 2036. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBanet RD
CrossesLittle Indian Creek
Location00.80 E of Starlight RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.38578, -85.88358
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic567 (2016)
Projected traffic836 by 2036
Trucks4%
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 Banet RD over Little Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Banet RD over Little Indian 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Banet RD over Little Indian Creek carry?

About 567 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Banet RD over Little Indian Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Banet RD over Little Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.