US Bridges

Maxville Road over Little Pigeon Creek

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 0.39 MI E Winsett RD · Structure no. 8700141

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
677
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maxville Road over Little Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maxville Road over Little Pigeon Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 677 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2041. The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesMaxville Road
CrossesLittle Pigeon Creek
Location0.39 MI E Winsett RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.04016, -87.15684
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic677 (2021)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 Maxville Road over Little Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

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

About 677 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Maxville Road over Little Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Maxville Road over Little Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.