US Bridges

Walnut RD over Fork Little Pigeon Creek

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.40 N of Hillsdale RD · Structure no. 8200221

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
242
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut RD over Fork Little Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Walnut RD over Fork Little Pigeon Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 242 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 323 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWalnut RD
CrossesFork Little Pigeon Creek
Location00.40 N of Hillsdale RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.08596, -87.5535
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2020)
Projected traffic323 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 Fork Little Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut RD over Fork 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 Fork Little Pigeon Creek carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Walnut RD over Fork Little Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut RD over Fork Little Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.