US Bridges

Pfeiffer RD over Big Creek

Good

Posey County, Indiana · 01.08 MI NW of Boberg RD · Structure no. 6500324

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
245
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pfeiffer RD over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pfeiffer RD over Big Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 245 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 343 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPfeiffer RD
CrossesBig Creek
Location01.08 MI NW of Boberg RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.03818, -87.82229
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2022)
Projected traffic343 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 Pfeiffer RD over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pfeiffer RD over Big 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pfeiffer RD over Big Creek carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pfeiffer RD over Big Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pfeiffer RD over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.