US Bridges

Howe Pl over E Little Sugar Creek

Poor

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.20 N Gannon RD · Structure no. 8400119

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
283
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howe Pl over E Little Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Howe Pl over E Little Sugar Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 283 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 377 by 2037. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHowe Pl
CrossesE Little Sugar Creek
Location00.20 N Gannon RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.48532, -87.47036
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic283 (2017)
Projected traffic377 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 Howe Pl over E Little Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Howe Pl over E Little Sugar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Howe Pl over E Little Sugar Creek carry?

About 283 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Howe Pl over E Little Sugar Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Howe Pl over E Little Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.