US Bridges

Pfeiffer RD over Little Pigeon Creek

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.40 E of Stringtown RD · Structure no. 8200102

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,601
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pfeiffer RD over Little Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pfeiffer RD over Little Pigeon Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,601 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,131 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPfeiffer RD
CrossesLittle Pigeon Creek
Location00.40 E of Stringtown RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.01197, -87.54967
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,601 (2020)
Projected traffic2,131 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pfeiffer RD over Little Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,601 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pfeiffer RD over Little Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pfeiffer RD over Little Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.