US Bridges

Arrowhead Avenue over Br E Little Sugar CR

FairPosted for load

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.00 E Porter Pl · Structure no. 8400127

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arrowhead Avenue over Br E Little Sugar CR is a concrete slab carrying Arrowhead Avenue over Br E Little Sugar CR in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 166 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesArrowhead Avenue
CrossesBr E Little Sugar CR
Location00.00 E Porter Pl
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.53482, -87.50816
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating29.1 US tons
Inventory rating17.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2017)
Projected traffic166 by 2037
Trucks2%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$992,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arrowhead Avenue over Br E Little Sugar CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arrowhead Avenue 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 Arrowhead Avenue over Br E Little Sugar CR carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Arrowhead Avenue over Br E Little Sugar CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Arrowhead Avenue over Br E Little Sugar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.