US Bridges

Pearl ST over Falling Run Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Indiana · 00.30 N of Spring ST · Structure no. 2200082

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,719
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pearl ST over Falling Run Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pearl ST over Falling Run Creek in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 105 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 6,719 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,903 by 2034. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPearl ST
CrossesFalling Run Creek
Location00.30 N of Spring ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFloyd County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.29021, -85.82513
Functional classUrban 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,719 (2014)
Projected traffic9,903 by 2034
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Pearl ST over Falling Run Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Pearl ST over Falling Run 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 Pearl ST over Falling Run Creek carry?

About 6,719 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pearl ST over Falling Run Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pearl ST over Falling Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.