US Bridges

Baumgart RD over Branch of Little Creek

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.00 Int. of Heinlein RD · Structure no. 8200149

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,055
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baumgart RD over Branch of Little Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Baumgart RD over Branch of Little Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3,055 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,067 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBaumgart RD
CrossesBranch of Little Creek
Location00.00 Int. of Heinlein RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.05423, -87.54147
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,055 (2020)
Projected traffic4,067 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Baumgart RD over Branch of Little Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baumgart RD over Branch 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 Baumgart RD over Branch of Little Creek carry?

About 3,055 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Baumgart RD over Branch of Little Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Baumgart RD over Branch of Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.