US Bridges

New Harmony RD over Branch of Little Creek

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.20 E of Koressel RD · Structure no. 8200156

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
713
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Harmony RD over Branch of Little Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying New Harmony RD over Branch of Little Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1940, 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 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 713 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Harmony RD
CrossesBranch of Little Creek
Location00.20 E of Koressel RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.0279, -87.66852
Functional classRural 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
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic713 (2020)
Projected traffic950 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 New Harmony RD over Branch of Little Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Harmony 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 New Harmony RD over Branch of Little Creek carry?

About 713 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is New Harmony RD over Branch of Little Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns New Harmony RD over Branch of Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.