US Bridges

Martin RD over Rocky Fork Creek

Good

Parke County, Indiana · 00.60 E of CR 775 E · Structure no. 6100009

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
727
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martin RD over Rocky Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Martin RD over Rocky Fork Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 727 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 864 by 2038. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesMartin RD
CrossesRocky Fork Creek
Location00.60 E of CR 775 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.67435, -87.08682
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic727 (2018)
Projected traffic864 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Martin RD over Rocky Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martin RD over Rocky Fork 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 Martin RD over Rocky Fork Creek carry?

About 727 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Martin RD over Rocky Fork Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Martin RD over Rocky Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.