Raccoon RD over Branch of Raccoon Creek
FairPosted for loadParke County, Indiana · 00.20 S of Valley RD · Structure no. 6100019
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 71
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Raccoon RD over Branch of Raccoon Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Raccoon RD over Branch of Raccoon Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 71 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Raccoon RD over Branch of Raccoon Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is Raccoon RD over Branch of Raccoon Creek 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 Raccoon RD over Branch of Raccoon Creek carry?
About 71 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Raccoon RD over Branch of Raccoon Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Raccoon RD over Branch of Raccoon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.