US Bridges

Wallace Fork Road over Little Pigeon Creek

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.14 MI S of Lincoln Tra · Structure no. 8700079

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wallace Fork Road over Little Pigeon Creek is a steel other carrying Wallace Fork Road over Little Pigeon Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 279 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesWallace Fork Road
CrossesLittle Pigeon Creek
Location00.14 MI S of Lincoln Tra
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.11846, -87.0536
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2021)
Projected traffic279 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$636,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wallace Fork Road over Little Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wallace Fork Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Wallace Fork Road over Little Pigeon Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wallace Fork Road over Little Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wallace Fork Road over Little Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.