US Bridges

CR 130E over Branch Little Raccoon CR

Fair

Parke County, Indiana · 00.40 S of Jessup RD · Structure no. 6100036

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 130E over Branch Little Raccoon CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 130E over Branch Little Raccoon CR in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2038. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 130E
CrossesBranch Little Raccoon CR
Location00.40 S of Jessup RD
RouteCounty Highway 31
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.66779, -87.21766
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2018)
Projected traffic42 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 CR 130E over Branch Little Raccoon CR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

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

About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 130E over Branch Little Raccoon CR?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 130E over Branch Little Raccoon CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.