US Bridges

Mt Pleasant RD over Little Pigeon Creek

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.60 E of Old State RD · Structure no. 8200082

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,028
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Pleasant RD over Little Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mt Pleasant RD over Little Pigeon Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 6,028 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,024 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMt Pleasant RD
CrossesLittle Pigeon Creek
Location00.60 E of Old State RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.05769, -87.55051
Functional classUrban 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,028 (2020)
Projected traffic8,024 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Mt Pleasant RD over Little Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Pleasant RD over Little Pigeon 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 Mt Pleasant RD over Little Pigeon Creek carry?

About 6,028 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mt Pleasant RD over Little Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Pleasant RD over Little Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.