US Bridges

Featheringill RD over Branch Little Indian CR

Good

Floyd County, Indiana · 01.00 E of Buttntwn RD · Structure no. 2200016

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
468
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Featheringill RD over Branch Little Indian CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Featheringill RD over Branch Little Indian CR in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 468 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2036. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFeatheringill RD
CrossesBranch Little Indian CR
Location01.00 E of Buttntwn RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.35476, -85.96771
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic468 (2016)
Projected traffic690 by 2036
Trucks3%
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 Featheringill RD over Branch Little Indian CR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Featheringill RD over Branch Little Indian CR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Featheringill RD over Branch Little Indian CR carry?

About 468 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Featheringill RD over Branch Little Indian CR?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Featheringill RD over Branch Little Indian CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.