US Bridges

Pfrimmer Chapel RD over Raccoon Branch

Fair

Harrison County, Indiana · 00.10 S of Gravel Creek R · Structure no. 3100012

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pfrimmer Chapel RD over Raccoon Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pfrimmer Chapel RD over Raccoon Branch in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2038. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPfrimmer Chapel RD
CrossesRaccoon Branch
Location00.10 S of Gravel Creek R
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarrison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.26447, -86.05301
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2018)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Pfrimmer Chapel RD over Raccoon Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pfrimmer Chapel RD over Raccoon Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pfrimmer Chapel RD over Raccoon Branch carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pfrimmer Chapel RD over Raccoon Branch?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pfrimmer Chapel RD over Raccoon Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.