US Bridges

Scottsville RD over Big Indian Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Indiana · 00.00 Int of Starlight RD · Structure no. 2200039

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,170
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scottsville RD over Big Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scottsville RD over Big Indian Creek in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 54 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 2,170 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,196 by 2036. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesScottsville RD
CrossesBig Indian Creek
Location00.00 Int of Starlight RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFloyd County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.37075, -85.90049
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,170 (2016)
Projected traffic3,196 by 2036
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scottsville RD over Big Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Scottsville RD over Big 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 Scottsville RD over Big Indian Creek carry?

About 2,170 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Scottsville RD over Big Indian Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Scottsville RD over Big Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.