US Bridges

SR 59 over Br Little Raccoon Creek

Fair

Parke County, Indiana · 00.03 S S JCT SR 236 · Structure no. 021400

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,065
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 59 over Br Little Raccoon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 59 over Br Little Raccoon Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 6 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 1,942 by 2034. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 59
CrossesBr Little Raccoon Creek
Location00.03 S S JCT SR 236
RouteState Highway 59
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.84601, -87.102
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,065 (2021)
Projected traffic1,942 by 2034
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Br Little Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SR 59 over Br 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 59 over Br Little Raccoon Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 59 over Br Little Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 59 over Br Little Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.