US Bridges

US 41 SB over Little Pigeon Creek

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 02.25 N SR 57 · Structure no. 014362

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,058
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 SB over Little Pigeon Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 SB over Little Pigeon Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1976, 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 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 12,058 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,990 by 2034. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 41 SB
CrossesLittle Pigeon Creek
Location02.25 N SR 57
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.08224, -87.55598
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,058 (2004)
Projected traffic16,990 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$22,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 SB over Little Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is US 41 SB over Little Pigeon Creek 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 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 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 SB over Little Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.