US Bridges

Park DR over Little Indian Creek

Good

Harrison County, Indiana · 00.10 N of SR 62 · Structure no. 3100002

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park DR over Little Indian Creek is a concrete slab carrying Park DR over Little Indian Creek in Harrison 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPark DR
CrossesLittle Indian Creek
Location00.10 N of SR 62
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.23955, -85.98265
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2018)
Projected traffic260 by 2038
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$18,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park DR over Little Indian Creek built?

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

What condition is Park DR over Little 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Park DR over Little Indian Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Park DR over Little Indian Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Park DR over Little Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.