US Bridges

CR 1800N over Br N Fk Little Pigeon CR

FairPosted for load

Spencer County, Indiana · 00.40 E of CR 350 E · Structure no. 7400165

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1800N over Br N Fk Little Pigeon CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1800N over Br N Fk Little Pigeon CR in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 1800N
CrossesBr N Fk Little Pigeon CR
Location00.40 E of CR 350 E
RouteCounty Highway 272
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.14793, -86.98139
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$657,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1800N over Br N Fk Little Pigeon CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1800N over Br N Fk Little Pigeon CR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1800N over Br N Fk Little Pigeon CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1800N over Br N Fk Little Pigeon CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1800N over Br N Fk Little Pigeon CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.