First Ave over Branch of Pigeon Creek
FairVanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.10 N of SR 66 · Structure no. 8200128
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,707
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
First Ave over Branch of Pigeon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying First Ave over Branch of Pigeon Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 23,707 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,555 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 48 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was First Ave over Branch of Pigeon Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is First Ave over Branch of 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 First Ave over Branch of Pigeon Creek carry?
About 23,707 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is First Ave over Branch of Pigeon Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns First Ave over Branch of Pigeon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.