US Bridges

Pamela DR over Falling Run Creek

Good

Floyd County, Indiana · 00.20 N of Daisy Lane · Structure no. 2200114

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
779
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pamela DR over Falling Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pamela DR over Falling Run Creek in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 779 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,149 by 2034. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPamela DR
CrossesFalling Run Creek
Location00.20 N of Daisy Lane
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.313, -85.83253
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic779 (2014)
Projected traffic1,149 by 2034
Trucks5%
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 Pamela DR over Falling Run Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pamela DR over Falling Run 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 Pamela DR over Falling Run Creek carry?

About 779 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pamela DR over Falling Run Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Pamela DR over Falling Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.