US Bridges

#6 School RD over Fork of Big Creek

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.20 W of Henze RD · Structure no. 8200037

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
844
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

#6 School RD over Fork of Big Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying #6 School RD over Fork of Big Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 844 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,124 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries#6 School RD
CrossesFork of Big Creek
Location00.20 W of Henze RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.05154, -87.65176
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic844 (2020)
Projected traffic1,124 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 #6 School RD over Fork of Big Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is #6 School RD over Fork of Big 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does #6 School RD over Fork of Big Creek carry?

About 844 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is #6 School RD over Fork of Big Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns #6 School RD over Fork of Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.