US Bridges

Park Road over Mccormicks Creek

Fair

Owen County, Indiana · 00.00 Mccormicks CR S Par · Structure no. 060320

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,428
2004 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Park Road over Mccormicks Creek is a masonry culvert carrying Park Road over Mccormicks Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 91 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.

It carries about 1,428 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,385 by 2033. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Road
CrossesMccormicks Creek
Location00.00 Mccormicks CR S Par
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyOwen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.29043, -86.7172
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,428 (2004)
Projected traffic2,385 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Road over Mccormicks Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Park Road over Mccormicks 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Park Road over Mccormicks Creek carry?

About 1,428 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Park Road over Mccormicks Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Park Road over Mccormicks Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.