US Bridges

Paoli Pike over Little Indian Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Scttsvlle · Structure no. 2200045

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,041
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paoli Pike over Little Indian Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Paoli Pike over Little Indian Creek in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 11,041 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,264 by 2036. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPaoli Pike
CrossesLittle Indian Creek
Location00.10 W of Scttsvlle
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFloyd County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.3246, -85.87477
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,041 (2016)
Projected traffic16,264 by 2036
Trucks6%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paoli Pike over Little Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paoli Pike 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 Paoli Pike over Little Indian Creek carry?

About 11,041 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Paoli Pike over Little Indian Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Paoli Pike over Little Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.