US 36 over Little Raccoon Creek
FairParke County, Indiana · 03.35 W SR 59 · Structure no. 011530
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 179 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,036
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 36 over Little Raccoon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 36 over Little Raccoon Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 56 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 2,036 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,179 by 2030. The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 36 over Little Raccoon Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is US 36 over Little 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US 36 over Little Raccoon Creek carry?
About 2,036 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 36 over Little Raccoon Creek?
The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US 36 over Little Raccoon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.