US Bridges

John Pectol RD over Big Indian Creek

Good

Floyd County, Indiana · 00.00 Int Hamby/John Pect · Structure no. 2200108

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
421
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Pectol RD over Big Indian Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying John Pectol RD over Big Indian Creek in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 421 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2036. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesJohn Pectol RD
CrossesBig Indian Creek
Location00.00 Int Hamby/John Pect
RouteCounty Highway 9
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.33962, -85.9831
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic421 (2016)
Projected traffic620 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 John Pectol RD over Big Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Pectol RD over Big Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does John Pectol RD over Big Indian Creek carry?

About 421 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is John Pectol RD over Big Indian Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns John Pectol RD over Big Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.