US Bridges

US 41 SB over Little Pigeon Creek

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.73 N SR 57 · Structure no. 014350

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,058
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 SB over Little Pigeon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 41 SB over Little Pigeon Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 41 SB
CrossesLittle Pigeon Creek
Location00.73 N SR 57
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.06083, -87.54845
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 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 SB over Little Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41 SB 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 SB over Little Pigeon Creek carry?

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

How long is US 41 SB over Little Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 SB over Little Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.