US Bridges

Valley RD over Branch of Raccoon Creek

FairPosted for load

Parke County, Indiana · 00.30 W of Raccoon RD · Structure no. 6100024

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
198
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley RD over Branch of Raccoon Creek is a concrete slab carrying Valley RD over Branch of Raccoon Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 6 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 198 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesValley RD
CrossesBranch of Raccoon Creek
Location00.30 W of Raccoon RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.6655, -87.17047
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2018)
Projected traffic235 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$908,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley RD over Branch of Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley 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 Valley RD over Branch of Raccoon Creek carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Valley RD over Branch of Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Valley RD over Branch of Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.