US Bridges

SR 62 over Little Pigeon Creek

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 01.16 E SR 161 · Structure no. 022080

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
257 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,875
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 over Little Pigeon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 62 over Little Pigeon Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 70 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 1,875 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,446 by 2032. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 62
CrossesLittle Pigeon Creek
Location01.16 E SR 161
RouteState Highway 62
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.06076, -87.09728
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,875 (2016)
Projected traffic4,446 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$361,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 62 over Little Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 62 over Little Pigeon 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 62 over Little Pigeon Creek carry?

About 1,875 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 over Little Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 over Little Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.