US Bridges

Thralls Ave over Br E Little Sugar CR

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.50 E Gosnell · Structure no. 8400118

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
755
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thralls Ave over Br E Little Sugar CR is a wood or timber slab carrying Thralls Ave over Br E Little Sugar CR in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 5 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 755 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,006 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesThralls Ave
CrossesBr E Little Sugar CR
Location00.50 E Gosnell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.52022, -87.49005
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic755 (2017)
Projected traffic1,006 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 Thralls Ave over Br E Little Sugar CR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thralls Ave over Br E Little Sugar CR 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 Thralls Ave over Br E Little Sugar CR carry?

About 755 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Thralls Ave over Br E Little Sugar CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Thralls Ave over Br E Little Sugar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.