US Bridges

Old Paris RD over West Little Sugar Creek

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.70 W Sandford · Structure no. 8400102

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,887
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Paris RD over West Little Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Paris RD over West Little Sugar Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 1,887 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,515 by 2037. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesOld Paris RD
CrossesWest Little Sugar Creek
Location00.70 W Sandford
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.48015, -87.5006
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,887 (2017)
Projected traffic2,515 by 2037
Trucks3%
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 Old Paris RD over West Little Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 1,887 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old Paris RD over West Little Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.