US Bridges

CR 800 S over W Fork Pigeon Creek

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.70 W of US 41 · Structure no. 2600345

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,390
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800 S over W Fork Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 800 S over W Fork Pigeon Creek in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 2,390 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,350 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 800 S
CrossesW Fork Pigeon Creek
Location00.70 W of US 41
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.23824, -87.58271
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length153 ft (46.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,390 (2023)
Projected traffic3,350 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 CR 800 S over W Fork Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800 S over W Fork 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 CR 800 S over W Fork Pigeon Creek carry?

About 2,390 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 800 S over W Fork Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800 S over W Fork Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.