US Bridges

CR 720S over Branch of Big Raccoon CR

FairPosted for load

Parke County, Indiana · 00.40 W of SR 59 · Structure no. 6100014

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 720S over Branch of Big Raccoon CR is a concrete slab carrying CR 720S over Branch of Big Raccoon CR in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1920, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 720S
CrossesBranch of Big Raccoon CR
Location00.40 W of SR 59
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.65852, -87.11634
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 720S over Branch of Big Raccoon CR built?

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

What condition is CR 720S over Branch of Big Raccoon CR 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 720S over Branch of Big Raccoon CR carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 720S over Branch of Big Raccoon CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 720S over Branch of Big Raccoon CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.