US Bridges

Lovers LN over Pigeon Roost Creek

Good

Scott County, Indiana · 00.85 E of Main ST · Structure no. 7200040

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lovers LN over Pigeon Roost Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lovers LN over Pigeon Roost Creek in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLovers LN
CrossesPigeon Roost Creek
Location00.85 E of Main ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.67129, -85.75441
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2021)
Projected traffic2,750 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 Lovers LN over Pigeon Roost Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lovers LN over Pigeon Roost 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Lovers LN over Pigeon Roost Creek carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lovers LN over Pigeon Roost Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lovers LN over Pigeon Roost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.