US Bridges

Armstrong Chapel R over Little Pine Creek

Fair

Warren County, Indiana · 00.05 N of CR 675 N · Structure no. 8600083

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Armstrong Chapel R over Little Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Armstrong Chapel R over Little Pine Creek in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2034. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesArmstrong Chapel R
CrossesLittle Pine Creek
Location00.05 N of CR 675 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.41496, -87.11216
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 2024
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 rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2014)
Projected traffic140 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 Armstrong Chapel R over Little Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Armstrong Chapel R 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 Armstrong Chapel R over Little Pine Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Armstrong Chapel R over Little Pine Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Armstrong Chapel R over Little Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.