US Bridges

ST Joseph RD over Fork of Little Creek

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.00 Int of Neu RD · Structure no. 8200224

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
745
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Joseph RD over Fork of Little Creek is a concrete slab carrying ST Joseph RD over Fork of Little Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 745 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 991 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesST Joseph RD
CrossesFork of Little Creek
Location00.00 Int of Neu RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.06598, -87.6533
Functional classRural 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 protection9 ExcellentNo 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic745 (2023)
Projected traffic991 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 ST Joseph RD over Fork of Little Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Joseph RD over Fork of Little 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 ST Joseph RD over Fork of Little Creek carry?

About 745 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST Joseph RD over Fork of Little Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns ST Joseph RD over Fork of Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.