US Bridges

Hendrickson Road over Little Pigeon Creek

Good

Warrick County, Indiana · 0.15 MI S SR 62 · Structure no. 8700131

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hendrickson Road over Little Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hendrickson Road over Little Pigeon Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 222 by 2041. The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesHendrickson Road
CrossesLittle Pigeon Creek
Location0.15 MI S SR 62
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.05885, -87.14535
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 closed2.5 mi (4 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 Hendrickson Road over Little Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hendrickson Road over Little Pigeon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Hendrickson Road over Little Pigeon Creek carry?

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

How long is Hendrickson Road over Little Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hendrickson Road over Little Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.