US Bridges

White RD over Raccoon Creek

Good

Owen County, Indiana · 00.10 E of SR 43 · Structure no. 6000109

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

White RD over Raccoon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying White RD over Raccoon Creek in Owen 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 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWhite RD
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location00.10 E of SR 43
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.19718, -86.73079
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2023)
Projected traffic260 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 White RD over Raccoon Creek built?

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

What condition is White RD over Raccoon Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does White RD over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is White RD over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns White RD over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.