US Bridges

CR 130E over Little Raccoon Creek

FairPosted for load

Parke County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Hawkins RD · Structure no. 6100028

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
168 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 130E over Little Raccoon Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying CR 130E over Little Raccoon Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2038. The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 130E
CrossesLittle Raccoon Creek
Location00.10 N of Hawkins RD
RouteCounty Highway 31
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.6847, -87.2123
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating12.6 US tons
Inventory rating9.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length168 ft (51.3 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2018)
Projected traffic42 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$155,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 130E over Little Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 130E over Little 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 CR 130E over Little Raccoon Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 130E over Little Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 130E over Little Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.