US Bridges

Pot Holes RD over Big Pine Creek

Fair

Warren County, Indiana · 00.02 N of Twin Bridges · Structure no. 8600043

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pot Holes RD over Big Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pot Holes RD over Big Pine Creek in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 53 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 6 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2034. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPot Holes RD
CrossesBig Pine Creek
Location00.02 N of Twin Bridges
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.34021, -87.31401
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2014)
Projected traffic150 by 2034
Trucks3%
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 Pot Holes RD over Big Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Pot Holes RD over Big Pine 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pot Holes RD over Big Pine Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pot Holes RD over Big Pine Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pot Holes RD over Big Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.