US Bridges

US 36 over Millers Branch

Fair

Parke County, Indiana · 01.37 W SR 59 · Structure no. 011540

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,256
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 over Millers Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 36 over Millers Branch in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1931, 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 4,256 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,276 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 36
CrossesMillers Branch
Location01.37 W SR 59
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75782, -87.13053
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating97.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,256 (2021)
Projected traffic7,276 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Millers Branch built?

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

What condition is US 36 over Millers Branch 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 Millers Branch carry?

About 4,256 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 36 over Millers Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 over Millers Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.