US Bridges

Yankeetown Road over Little Pigeon Creek

FairPosted for load

Warrick County, Indiana · 01.26 MI S of SR 66 · Structure no. 8700123

Built
1885
140 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
206 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yankeetown Road over Little Pigeon Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Yankeetown Road over Little Pigeon Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1885 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 140 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 5 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2041. The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesYankeetown Road
CrossesLittle Pigeon Creek
Location01.26 MI S of SR 66
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.91018, -87.29559
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.4 US tons
Inventory rating8.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length206 ft (62.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2021)
Projected traffic99 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yankeetown Road over Little Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1885, making it 140 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Yankeetown 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 Yankeetown Road over Little Pigeon Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Yankeetown Road over Little Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Yankeetown Road over Little Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.