US Bridges

ST Marys RD over Little Indian Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Indiana · 00.40 S of Champion RD · Structure no. 2200040

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,590
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Marys RD over Little Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying ST Marys RD over Little Indian Creek in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 2,590 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,815 by 2036. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesST Marys RD
CrossesLittle Indian Creek
Location00.40 S of Champion RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.35278, -85.86443
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,590 (2016)
Projected traffic3,815 by 2036
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$422,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Marys RD over Little Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Marys 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 ST Marys RD over Little Indian Creek carry?

About 2,590 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST Marys RD over Little Indian Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns ST Marys RD over Little Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.