US Bridges

New Hope RD over Raccoon Creek

FairPosted for load

Owen County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Vilas RD · Structure no. 6000106

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Hope RD over Raccoon Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying New Hope RD over Raccoon Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Hope RD
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location00.10 W of Vilas RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOwen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.18302, -86.82888
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2023)
Projected traffic730 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Hope RD over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Hope RD over Raccoon 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 2024.

How much traffic does New Hope RD over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is New Hope RD over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns New Hope RD over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.