US Bridges

Crestview Ave over Little Indian Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Indiana · 00.10 N of SR 62 · Structure no. 3100003

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crestview Ave over Little Indian Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Crestview Ave over Little Indian Creek in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCrestview Ave
CrossesLittle Indian Creek
Location00.10 N of SR 62
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.23788, -85.98753
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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$600,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crestview Ave over Little Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crestview Ave over Little Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Crestview Ave over Little Indian Creek carry?

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

How long is Crestview Ave over Little Indian Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Crestview Ave over Little Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.