US Bridges

Chinn Road over N Fork Little Pigeon Cre

FairPosted for load

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.56 MI E of Beardsly RD · Structure no. 8700082

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chinn Road over N Fork Little Pigeon Cre is a steel other carrying Chinn Road over N Fork Little Pigeon Cre in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 222 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesChinn Road
CrossesN Fork Little Pigeon Cre
Location00.56 MI E of Beardsly RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.17019, -87.02211
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2021)
Projected traffic222 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Chinn Road over N Fork Little Pigeon Cre built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

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

About 135 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Chinn Road over N Fork Little Pigeon Cre?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.