US Bridges

Mann RD over Big Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Bixler RD · Structure no. 8200008

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mann RD over Big Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Mann RD over Big Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMann RD
CrossesBig Creek
Location00.10 E of Bixler RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.15347, -87.64601
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$684,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mann RD over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mann RD over Big 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mann RD over Big Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Mann RD over Big Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mann RD over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.