US Bridges

Catlin RD over Little Raccoon Creek

Fair

Parke County, Indiana · 00.50 N of Jessup RD · Structure no. 6100029

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
605
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Catlin RD over Little Raccoon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Catlin RD over Little Raccoon Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 605 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 719 by 2038. The structure is 178 ft (54.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCatlin RD
CrossesLittle Raccoon Creek
Location00.50 N of Jessup RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.66385, -87.25634
Functional classRural Major 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
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length178 ft (54.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic605 (2018)
Projected traffic719 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$594,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Catlin RD over Little Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Catlin RD 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 Catlin RD over Little Raccoon Creek carry?

About 605 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Catlin RD over Little Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 178 ft (54.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Catlin RD over Little Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.