US Bridges

Corydon-New Mddltn over Little Indian Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Indiana · 00.20 S of SR 62 · Structure no. 3100015

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,128
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corydon-New Mddltn over Little Indian Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Corydon-New Mddltn over Little Indian Creek in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 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 2,128 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,496 by 2041. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCorydon-New Mddltn
CrossesLittle Indian Creek
Location00.20 S of SR 62
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarrison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.1996, -86.09515
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,128 (2021)
Projected traffic3,496 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Corydon-New Mddltn over Little Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Corydon-New Mddltn 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 Corydon-New Mddltn over Little Indian Creek carry?

About 2,128 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Corydon-New Mddltn over Little Indian Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Corydon-New Mddltn over Little Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.