Ferndale RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR
PoorPosted for loadParke County, Indiana · 00.05 W of Martin RD · Structure no. 6100013
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 52 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 536
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ferndale RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ferndale RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 536 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 636 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ferndale RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ferndale RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR 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 Ferndale RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR carry?
About 536 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ferndale RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ferndale RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.