US Bridges

N Luther RD over Little Indian Creek

PoorPosted for load

Floyd County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Duffy RD · Structure no. 2200030

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
244
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Luther RD over Little Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N Luther RD over Little Indian Creek in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 244 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 359 by 2036. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesN Luther RD
CrossesLittle Indian Creek
Location00.10 N of Duffy RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.31005, -85.91037
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2016)
Projected traffic359 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Luther RD over Little Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Luther RD over Little Indian Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does N Luther RD over Little Indian Creek carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Luther RD over Little Indian Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns N Luther RD over Little Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.