US Bridges

ST Marys RD over Little Indian Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Indiana · 00.20 N of Spickert Knb · Structure no. 2200043

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,651
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 1964 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 61 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 1,651 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,432 by 2036. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesST Marys RD
CrossesLittle Indian Creek
Location00.20 N of Spickert Knb
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.33875, -85.86901
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,651 (2016)
Projected traffic2,432 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 ST Marys RD over Little Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

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 1,651 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST Marys RD over Little Indian Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns ST Marys RD over Little Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.