US Bridges

Little York RD over Elk Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Indiana · 00.40 W of Scifers RD · Structure no. 8800028

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
338
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little York RD over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Little York RD over Elk Creek in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 338 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 456 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLittle York RD
CrossesElk Creek
Location00.40 W of Scifers RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.69211, -85.931
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic338 (2020)
Projected traffic456 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Little York RD over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little York RD over Elk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Little York RD over Elk Creek carry?

About 338 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Little York RD over Elk Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Little York RD over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.