US Bridges

Parsley Road over Indiana Railroad

Good

Greene County, Indiana · 0.20 S of Tulip Road · Structure no. 2800174

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parsley Road over Indiana Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parsley Road over Indiana Railroad in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2031. The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesParsley Road
CrossesIndiana Railroad
Location0.20 S of Tulip Road
RouteCounty Highway 323
CountyGreene County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.0742, -86.81998
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2011)
Projected traffic140 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Parsley Road over Indiana Railroad built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parsley Road over Indiana Railroad 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Parsley Road over Indiana Railroad carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Parsley Road over Indiana Railroad?

The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Parsley Road over Indiana Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.