US 36 over Big Raccoon Creek
GoodParke County, Indiana · 02.59 E SR 59 · Structure no. 011560
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 555 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,711
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 36 over Big Raccoon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 over Big Raccoon Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 66 years old, older 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 3,711 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,111 by 2034. The structure is 555 ft (169.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Big Raccoon Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is US 36 over Big 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US 36 over Big Raccoon Creek carry?
About 3,711 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 36 over Big Raccoon Creek?
The structure is 555 ft (169.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 36 over Big Raccoon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.