US Bridges

John Pectol RD over Little Indian Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Indiana · 00.20 S of Old Vincennes · Structure no. 2200020

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
567
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Pectol RD over Little Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying John Pectol RD over Little Indian Creek in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 95 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 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 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesJohn Pectol RD
CrossesLittle Indian Creek
Location00.20 S of Old Vincennes
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFloyd County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.33887, -85.94393
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 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 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 John Pectol RD over Little Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is John Pectol 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 John Pectol RD over Little Indian Creek carry?

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

How long is John Pectol RD over Little Indian Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns John Pectol RD over Little Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.