US Bridges

Old US 31 over E Fk Little Pigeon Creek

Fair

Spencer County, Indiana · 02.05 S SR 62 · Structure no. 029378

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,354
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 31 over E Fk Little Pigeon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old US 31 over E Fk Little Pigeon Creek in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 4,354 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,031 by 2032. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesOld US 31
CrossesE Fk Little Pigeon Creek
Location02.05 S SR 62
RouteCounty Highway 231
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.0403, -87.03629
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,354 (2012)
Projected traffic6,031 by 2032
Trucks10%
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 Old US 31 over E Fk Little Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US 31 over E Fk Little Pigeon 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Old US 31 over E Fk Little Pigeon Creek carry?

About 4,354 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old US 31 over E Fk Little Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 31 over E Fk Little Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.