US Bridges

Field Entrance over Br Little Raccoon Creek

Good

Parke County, Indiana · 00.23 W SR 59 · Structure no. 029798

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
622
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Field Entrance over Br Little Raccoon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Field Entrance over Br Little Raccoon Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 622 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesField Entrance
CrossesBr Little Raccoon Creek
Location00.23 W SR 59
RouteState Highway 236
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.84671, -87.10528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic622 (2021)
Projected traffic2 by 2034
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Field Entrance over Br Little Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Field Entrance over Br Little 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 Field Entrance over Br Little Raccoon Creek carry?

About 622 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Field Entrance over Br Little Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Field Entrance over Br Little Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.