US Bridges

ST George RD over Little Pigeon Creek

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.40 W of US 41 · Structure no. 8200101

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,584
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST George RD over Little Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST George RD over Little Pigeon Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 55 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 7,584 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,095 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesST George RD
CrossesLittle Pigeon Creek
Location00.40 W of US 41
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.02744, -87.54646
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,584 (2020)
Projected traffic10,095 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 ST George RD over Little Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is ST George 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 ST George RD over Little Pigeon Creek carry?

About 7,584 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is ST George RD over Little Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns ST George RD over Little Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.