US Bridges

US 41 NB over Little Pigeon Creek

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.73 N SR 57 · Structure no. 014340

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,058
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 NB over Little Pigeon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 NB over Little Pigeon Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 79 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 12,058 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,990 by 2034. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 41 NB
CrossesLittle Pigeon Creek
Location00.73 N SR 57
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.06097, -87.54815
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,058 (2004)
Projected traffic16,990 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 41 NB over Little Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is US 41 NB over Little Pigeon 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 41 NB over Little Pigeon Creek carry?

About 12,058 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 41 NB over Little Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 NB over Little Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.