US Bridges

Stringtown RD over Pigeon Creek

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.20 S of Pfeiffer RD · Structure no. 8200067

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,948
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stringtown RD over Pigeon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stringtown RD over Pigeon Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 10,948 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,572 by 2040. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesStringtown RD
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location00.20 S of Pfeiffer RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.00797, -87.55499
Functional classUrban Collector

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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,948 (2020)
Projected traffic14,572 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Stringtown RD over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stringtown RD over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Stringtown RD over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 10,948 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stringtown RD over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Stringtown RD over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.