US Bridges

Bixler RD over Big Creek

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Mann RD · Structure no. 8200010

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

About this bridge

Bixler RD over Big Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Bixler 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBixler RD
CrossesBig Creek
Location00.10 N of Mann RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.15431, -87.64789
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Bixler RD over Big Creek built?

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

What condition is Bixler 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 Bixler RD over Big Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bixler RD over Big Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bixler RD over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.