US Bridges

Catlin RD over Big Raccoon Creek

Fair

Parke County, Indiana · 00.90 S of CR 850 S · Structure no. 6100031

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
616
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Catlin RD over Big Raccoon Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Catlin RD over Big Raccoon Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 616 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 732 by 2038. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesCatlin RD
CrossesBig Raccoon Creek
Location00.90 S of CR 850 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.63697, -87.26613
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic616 (2018)
Projected traffic732 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 Big Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

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

About 616 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Catlin RD over Big Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Catlin RD over Big Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.