CR 720S over Rocky Fork Creek
PoorPosted for loadParke County, Indiana · 01.60 E SR 59 · Structure no. 6100006
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Other
- Steel
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 182
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 720S over Rocky Fork Creek is a steel other carrying CR 720S over Rocky Fork Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 182 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2038. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 720S over Rocky Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 720S over Rocky Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does CR 720S over Rocky Fork Creek carry?
About 182 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 720S over Rocky Fork Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns CR 720S over Rocky Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.