US Bridges

Little York Road over Little Joe Creek

Good

Scott County, Indiana · 00.01 E of Zion Road · Structure no. 7200097

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little York Road over Little Joe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little York Road over Little Joe Creek in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLittle York Road
CrossesLittle Joe Creek
Location00.01 E of Zion Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyScott County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.69994, -85.8691
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic350 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$25,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little York Road over Little Joe Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little York Road over Little Joe 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 Little York Road over Little Joe Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Little York Road over Little Joe Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Little York Road over Little Joe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.