US Bridges

Allen LN over Locust Creek

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.10 W of ST Joseph Ave · Structure no. 8200120

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,965
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allen LN over Locust Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Allen LN over Locust Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 51 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 3,965 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,278 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesAllen LN
CrossesLocust Creek
Location00.10 W of ST Joseph Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.0077, -87.60322
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating94 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,965 (2020)
Projected traffic5,278 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 Allen LN over Locust Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Allen LN over Locust 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 Allen LN over Locust Creek carry?

About 3,965 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Allen LN over Locust Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Allen LN over Locust Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.