US Bridges

Fort Harrison RD over Br Little Lost Creek

Good

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.20 E Smith ST · Structure no. 8400234

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
503
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fort Harrison RD over Br Little Lost Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Fort Harrison RD over Br Little Lost Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 503 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFort Harrison RD
CrossesBr Little Lost Creek
Location00.20 E Smith ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.50614, -87.33972
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 Fort Harrison RD over Br Little Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fort Harrison RD over Br Little Lost Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Fort Harrison RD over Br Little Lost Creek carry?

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

How long is Fort Harrison RD over Br Little Lost Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Fort Harrison RD over Br Little Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.