US Bridges

SR 59 over Br Little Raccoon Creek

Fair

Parke County, Indiana · 01.03 N SR 236 · Structure no. 021420

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
865
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 59 over Br Little Raccoon Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 59 over Br Little Raccoon Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, 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 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 865 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,261 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 59
CrossesBr Little Raccoon Creek
Location01.03 N SR 236
RouteState Highway 59
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.86027, -87.05212
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic865 (2021)
Projected traffic1,261 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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.

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 865 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 59 over Br Little Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns SR 59 over Br Little Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.