US Bridges

Mansfield RD over Big Raccoon Creek

Good

Parke County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Hawkins RD · Structure no. 6100022

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mansfield RD over Big Raccoon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mansfield RD over Big Raccoon Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2036. The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMansfield RD
CrossesBig Raccoon Creek
Location00.10 N of Hawkins RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.65187, -87.1584
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2016)
Projected traffic85 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Mansfield RD over Big Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mansfield RD over Big Raccoon 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 Mansfield RD over Big Raccoon Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mansfield RD over Big Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mansfield RD over Big Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.