US Bridges

Polk RD over Little Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Indiana · 00.35 E of Rogers RD · Structure no. 3900111

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Polk RD over Little Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Polk RD over Little Creek in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPolk RD
CrossesLittle Creek
Location00.35 E of Rogers RD
RouteCounty Highway 10
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.72303, -85.53797
Functional classRural 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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.4 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Polk RD over Little Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Polk RD over Little 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Polk RD over Little Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Polk RD over Little Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Polk RD over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.