US Bridges

Rogers RD over Little Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Indiana · 00.92 S of Chicken Run RD · Structure no. 3900008

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rogers RD over Little Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rogers RD over Little Creek in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2040. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRogers RD
CrossesLittle Creek
Location00.92 S of Chicken Run RD
RouteCounty Highway 351
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.75313, -85.5452
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2020)
Projected traffic450 by 2040
Trucks4%
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 Rogers RD over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rogers RD over Little 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rogers RD over Little Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rogers RD over Little Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rogers RD over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.