US Bridges

SR 59 over Br Little Raccoon Creek

Fair

Parke County, Indiana · 00.65 N S JCT SR 236 · Structure no. 021410

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,149
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 59 over Br Little Raccoon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 59 over Br Little Raccoon Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 57 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 1,149 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,204 by 2034. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 59
CrossesBr Little Raccoon Creek
Location00.65 N S JCT SR 236
RouteState Highway 59
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.84618, -87.08948
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,149 (2021)
Projected traffic2,204 by 2034
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

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 1,149 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 59 over Br Little Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 59 over Br Little Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.