US Bridges

CR 2100N over Br N Fk Little Pigeon CR

PoorPosted for load

Spencer County, Indiana · 00.11 E of CR 500 E · Structure no. 7400159

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2100N over Br N Fk Little Pigeon CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 2100N over Br N Fk Little Pigeon CR in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 75 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 2100N
CrossesBr N Fk Little Pigeon CR
Location00.11 E of CR 500 E
RouteCounty Highway 290
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.19205, -86.95846
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$639,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 2100N over Br N Fk Little Pigeon CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is CR 2100N over Br N Fk Little Pigeon CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 2100N over Br N Fk Little Pigeon CR carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 2100N over Br N Fk Little Pigeon CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2100N over Br N Fk Little Pigeon CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.