US Bridges

CR 1100E over Groundhog Branch

FairPosted for load

Parke County, Indiana · 00.70 N of CR 720 S · Structure no. 6100005

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
181
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1100E over Groundhog Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1100E over Groundhog Branch in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 181 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1100E
CrossesGroundhog Branch
Location00.70 N of CR 720 S
RouteCounty Highway 165
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.66732, -87.02718
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic181 (2018)
Projected traffic215 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$903,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1100E over Groundhog Branch built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1100E over Groundhog Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1100E over Groundhog Branch carry?

About 181 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1100E over Groundhog Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1100E over Groundhog Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.