US Bridges

S Old US 41 over Pigeon Creek

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.40 N of CR 250 S · Structure no. 2600306

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,940
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Old US 41 over Pigeon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Old US 41 over Pigeon Creek in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,940 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,930 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS Old US 41
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location00.40 N of CR 250 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.32439, -87.56715
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,940 (2019)
Projected traffic6,930 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 S Old US 41 over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Old US 41 over Pigeon 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S Old US 41 over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 4,940 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S Old US 41 over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S Old US 41 over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.