US Bridges

Scottsville RD over Little Indian Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Indiana · 00.30 N of Paoli Pike · Structure no. 2200042

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,534
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scottsville RD over Little Indian Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Scottsville RD over Little Indian Creek in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1971, 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 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 8,534 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,571 by 2036. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesScottsville RD
CrossesLittle Indian Creek
Location00.30 N of Paoli Pike
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.3283, -85.87354
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,534 (2016)
Projected traffic12,571 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scottsville RD over Little Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

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

About 8,534 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Scottsville RD over Little Indian Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Scottsville RD over Little Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.