US Bridges

US 36 over Williams Creek

Fair

Parke County, Indiana · 01.56 E US 41 · Structure no. 011520

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,663
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 over Williams Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 36 over Williams Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 94 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 5 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 4,663 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,029 by 2033. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 36
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location01.56 E US 41
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.76374, -87.20669
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,663 (2021)
Projected traffic9,029 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 36 over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is US 36 over Williams 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 36 over Williams Creek carry?

About 4,663 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 36 over Williams Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.