US Bridges

Old Paris RD over East Little Sugar Creek

Good

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.30 W Bennett · Structure no. 8400101

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,625
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Paris RD over East Little Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old Paris RD over East Little Sugar Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,625 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,959 by 2037. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Paris RD
CrossesEast Little Sugar Creek
Location00.30 W Bennett
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.46745, -87.46405
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,625 (2017)
Projected traffic4,959 by 2037
Trucks3%
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 Old Paris RD over East Little Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Paris RD over East Little Sugar 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Old Paris RD over East Little Sugar Creek carry?

About 3,625 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Paris RD over East Little Sugar Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Old Paris RD over East Little Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.