US Bridges

Edwardsvil-Galena over Little Indian Creek

Good

Floyd County, Indiana · 00.80 S of Old Vincennes · Structure no. 2200028

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
663
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edwardsvil-Galena over Little Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Edwardsvil-Galena over Little Indian Creek in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 663 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 976 by 2036. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesEdwardsvil-Galena
CrossesLittle Indian Creek
Location00.80 S of Old Vincennes
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.32417, -85.93359
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic663 (2016)
Projected traffic976 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Edwardsvil-Galena over Little Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edwardsvil-Galena over Little Indian Creek 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 Edwardsvil-Galena over Little Indian Creek carry?

About 663 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Edwardsvil-Galena over Little Indian Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Edwardsvil-Galena over Little Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.