US Bridges

SR 59 over S Fork Ltl Raccoon Creek

Fair

Parke County, Indiana · 00.81 S SR 236 · Structure no. 021390

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
179 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,065
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 59 over S Fork Ltl Raccoon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 59 over S Fork Ltl Raccoon Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 86 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 1,065 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,609 by 2032. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 59
CrossesS Fork Ltl Raccoon Creek
Location00.81 S SR 236
RouteState Highway 59
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.83499, -87.10437
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,065 (2021)
Projected traffic1,609 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 59 over S Fork Ltl Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR 59 over S Fork Ltl 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 59 over S Fork Ltl Raccoon Creek carry?

About 1,065 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 59 over S Fork Ltl Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 59 over S Fork Ltl Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.