US Bridges

CR 10W over E Fork Little Pigeon CR

Good

Spencer County, Indiana · 01.40 S SR 62 · Structure no. 7400177

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 10W over E Fork Little Pigeon CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 10W over E Fork Little Pigeon CR in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 10W
CrossesE Fork Little Pigeon CR
Location01.40 S SR 62
RouteCounty Highway 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.04066, -87.05729
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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
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 CR 10W over E Fork Little Pigeon CR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 10W over E Fork Little Pigeon CR 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 10W over E Fork Little Pigeon CR carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 10W over E Fork Little Pigeon CR?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 10W over E Fork Little Pigeon CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.