US Bridges

New Harmony Road over Tributary of Pigeon Cree

PoorPosted for load

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.53 MI W of Wasson RD · Structure no. 8700045

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
339
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Harmony Road over Tributary of Pigeon Cree is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Harmony Road over Tributary of Pigeon Cree in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 339 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 557 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNew Harmony Road
CrossesTributary of Pigeon Cree
Location00.53 MI W of Wasson RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.09584, -87.40121
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic339 (2021)
Projected traffic557 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Harmony Road over Tributary of Pigeon Cree built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Harmony Road over Tributary of Pigeon Cree in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does New Harmony Road over Tributary of Pigeon Cree carry?

About 339 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is New Harmony Road over Tributary of Pigeon Cree?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns New Harmony Road over Tributary of Pigeon Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.