US Bridges

Petersburg RD over Little Pigeon Creek

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.10 W of US 41 · Structure no. 8200084

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,068
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Petersburg RD over Little Pigeon Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Petersburg RD over Little Pigeon Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 6,068 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,077 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPetersburg RD
CrossesLittle Pigeon Creek
Location00.10 W of US 41
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.04009, -87.54242
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,068 (2020)
Projected traffic8,077 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Petersburg RD over Little Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Petersburg 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 Petersburg RD over Little Pigeon Creek carry?

About 6,068 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Petersburg RD over Little Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Petersburg RD over Little Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.