US Bridges

Eppert ST over Little Creek

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.20 S Sycamore · Structure no. 8400162

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
503
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eppert ST over Little Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Eppert ST over Little Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 503 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2037. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEppert ST
CrossesLittle Creek
Location00.20 S Sycamore
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.5786, -87.21785
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic503 (2017)
Projected traffic670 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eppert ST over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eppert ST over Little 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Eppert ST over Little Creek carry?

About 503 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Eppert ST over Little Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Eppert ST over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.