US Bridges

Old US 66 over Little Pigeon Creek

FairPosted for load

Warrick County, Indiana · 01.60 MI E Yankeetown RD · Structure no. 8700170

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
307 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
473
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 66 over Little Pigeon Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Old US 66 over Little Pigeon Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 97 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 473 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 777 by 2041. The structure is 307 ft (93.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesOld US 66
CrossesLittle Pigeon Creek
Location01.60 MI E Yankeetown RD
RouteCounty Highway 66
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.91045, -87.27145
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length307 ft (93.5 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic473 (2021)
Projected traffic777 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old US 66 over Little Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Old US 66 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 Old US 66 over Little Pigeon Creek carry?

About 473 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old US 66 over Little Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 307 ft (93.5 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 66 over Little Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.