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Bridgeton RD over Big Raccoon Creek

Fair

Parke County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Hawkins R · Structure no. 6100025

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
241 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
884
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridgeton RD over Big Raccoon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridgeton RD over Big Raccoon Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 884 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2038. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBridgeton RD
CrossesBig Raccoon Creek
Location00.10 N of Hawkins R
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.64948, -87.17595
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic884 (2018)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$984,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridgeton RD over Big Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

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

About 884 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bridgeton RD over Big Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bridgeton RD over Big Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.