Independence RD over Little Pine Creek
FairWarren County, Indiana · 00.01 E of Buffalo Hill R · Structure no. 8600063
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 98 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Independence RD over Little Pine Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Independence RD over Little Pine Creek in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2034. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Independence RD over Little Pine Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Independence RD over Little 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 Independence RD over Little Pine Creek carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Independence RD over Little Pine Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Independence RD over Little Pine Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.