US Bridges

Old State RD over Little Pigeon Creek

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Wortman RD · Structure no. 8200080

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,975
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old State RD over Little Pigeon Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old State RD over Little 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 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 1,975 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,629 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOld State RD
CrossesLittle Pigeon Creek
Location00.10 N of Wortman RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.08387, -87.55927
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,975 (2020)
Projected traffic2,629 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$881,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old State RD over Little Pigeon Creek built?

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

What condition is Old State RD over Little 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 Old State RD over Little Pigeon Creek carry?

About 1,975 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old State RD over Little Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old State RD over Little Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.