US Bridges

Coopers LN over Little Sugar Creek

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.10 W Arms Pl · Structure no. 8400219

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coopers LN over Little Sugar Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Coopers LN over Little Sugar Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 166 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCoopers LN
CrossesLittle Sugar Creek
Location00.10 W Arms Pl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.51343, -87.47138
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 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 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 width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2017)
Projected traffic166 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Coopers LN over Little Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coopers LN over 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 Coopers LN over Little Sugar Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Coopers LN over Little Sugar Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Coopers LN over Little Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.