US Bridges

Bullocktown Road over Little Pigeon Creek

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 0.20 MI S Myers RD · Structure no. 8700138

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
681
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bullocktown Road over Little Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bullocktown Road over Little Pigeon Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 681 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,118 by 2041. The structure is 230 ft (70.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesBullocktown Road
CrossesLittle Pigeon Creek
Location0.20 MI S Myers RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.97206, -87.22345
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic681 (2021)
Projected traffic1,118 by 2041
Trucks15%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bullocktown Road over Little Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

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

About 681 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Bullocktown Road over Little Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bullocktown Road over Little Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.