Coal Bluff RD over N Branch Otter Creek
PoorPosted for loadParke County, Indiana · 00.90 W of SR 59 · Structure no. 6100016
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 382
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Coal Bluff RD over N Branch Otter Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Coal Bluff RD over N Branch Otter Creek 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 382 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 454 by 2038. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Coal Bluff RD over N Branch Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Coal Bluff RD over N Branch Otter 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 Coal Bluff RD over N Branch Otter Creek carry?
About 382 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Coal Bluff RD over N Branch Otter Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Coal Bluff RD over N Branch Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.