US Bridges

Pentecost RD over Little 4 Mile Creek

Fair

Union County, Indiana · 00.25 W of State Line · Structure no. 8100037

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pentecost RD over Little 4 Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pentecost RD over Little 4 Mile Creek in Union County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPentecost RD
CrossesLittle 4 Mile Creek
Location00.25 W of State Line
RouteCounty Highway 80
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.65305, -84.82331
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic150 by 2039
Trucks2%
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 Pentecost RD over Little 4 Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pentecost RD over Little 4 Mile 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pentecost RD over Little 4 Mile Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pentecost RD over Little 4 Mile Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pentecost RD over Little 4 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.