US Bridges

Catlin RD over Branch Little Raccoon CR

Fair

Parke County, Indiana · 00.50 N of Deer Run RD · Structure no. 6100030

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
605
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Catlin RD over Branch Little Raccoon CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Catlin RD over Branch Little Raccoon CR in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCatlin RD
CrossesBranch Little Raccoon CR
Location00.50 N of Deer Run RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.65063, -87.25656
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 Catlin RD over Branch Little Raccoon CR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Catlin RD over Branch Little Raccoon CR 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 Branch Little Raccoon CR carry?

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

How long is Catlin RD over Branch Little Raccoon CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Catlin RD over Branch Little Raccoon CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.