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CR 1000 N over Br E Fk Little Pigeon CR

Good

Spencer County, Indiana · 00.01 W of CR 100 E · Structure no. 7400181

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1000 N over Br E Fk Little Pigeon CR is a steel culvert carrying CR 1000 N over Br E Fk Little Pigeon CR in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1000 N
CrossesBr E Fk Little Pigeon CR
Location00.01 W of CR 100 E
RouteCounty Highway 1000
CountySpencer County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.03135, -87.03661
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2022)
Projected traffic220 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1000 N over Br E Fk Little Pigeon CR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1000 N over Br E Fk 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1000 N over Br E Fk Little Pigeon CR carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 1000 N over Br E Fk Little Pigeon CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1000 N over Br E Fk Little Pigeon CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.