US Bridges

Dale Road over N Fork Little Pigeon Cre

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.52 MI E of Beardsley R · Structure no. 8700081

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
374
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dale Road over N Fork Little Pigeon Cre is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dale Road over N Fork Little Pigeon Cre in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 374 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 614 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDale Road
CrossesN Fork Little Pigeon Cre
Location00.52 MI E of Beardsley R
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.15971, -87.02151
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic374 (2021)
Projected traffic614 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 Dale Road over N Fork Little Pigeon Cre built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dale Road over N Fork Little Pigeon Cre 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 Dale Road over N Fork Little Pigeon Cre carry?

About 374 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dale Road over N Fork Little Pigeon Cre?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Dale Road over N Fork Little Pigeon Cre?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.