US Bridges

CR 1000E over Branch of Rocky Fk Creek

Good

Parke County, Indiana · 00.40 N of CR 720 S · Structure no. 6100008

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1000E over Branch of Rocky Fk Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 1000E over Branch of Rocky Fk Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 105 years old, older 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 1000E
CrossesBranch of Rocky Fk Creek
Location00.40 N of CR 720 S
RouteCounty Highway 1000
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.66449, -87.06078
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2018)
Projected traffic107 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1000E over Branch of Rocky Fk Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is CR 1000E over Branch of Rocky Fk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1000E over Branch of Rocky Fk Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 1000E over Branch of Rocky Fk Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns CR 1000E over Branch of Rocky Fk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.