US Bridges

SR 236 over S Fork Ltl Raccoon Creek

Good

Parke County, Indiana · 02.07 E SR 59 · Structure no. 029811

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
490
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 236 over S Fork Ltl Raccoon Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 236 over S Fork Ltl Raccoon Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 490 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2039. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 236
CrossesS Fork Ltl Raccoon Creek
Location02.07 E SR 59
RouteState Highway 236
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.84495, -87.01307
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2019)
Projected traffic540 by 2039
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 236 over S Fork Ltl Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 236 over S Fork Ltl 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 SR 236 over S Fork Ltl Raccoon Creek carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 236 over S Fork Ltl Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 236 over S Fork Ltl Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.