ST Joseph RD over Fork of Little Creek
FairVanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.10 S of Slate RD · Structure no. 8200123
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 863
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST Joseph RD over Fork of Little Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying ST Joseph RD over Fork of Little Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 85 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 863 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,149 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST Joseph RD over Fork of Little Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is ST Joseph RD over Fork of Little 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 Joseph RD over Fork of Little Creek carry?
About 863 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is ST Joseph RD over Fork of Little Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns ST Joseph RD over Fork of Little Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.