US Bridges

Walnut RD over Little Pigeon Creek

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.10 E of US 41 · Structure no. 8200190

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,307
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut RD over Little Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Walnut RD over Little Pigeon Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,307 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,740 by 2040. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWalnut RD
CrossesLittle Pigeon Creek
Location00.10 E of US 41
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.07909, -87.5534
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,307 (2020)
Projected traffic1,740 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 Walnut RD over Little Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut RD over Little Pigeon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Walnut RD over Little Pigeon Creek carry?

About 1,307 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Walnut RD over Little Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut RD over Little Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.