US Bridges

Jessup RD over Branch Little Raccoon CR

FairPosted for load

Parke County, Indiana · 00.20 W of CR 130 E · Structure no. 6100038

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jessup RD over Branch Little Raccoon CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jessup RD over Branch Little Raccoon CR in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 63 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesJessup RD
CrossesBranch Little Raccoon CR
Location00.20 W of CR 130 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.67307, -87.22446
Functional classRural Minor 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
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating48.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2018)
Projected traffic75 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jessup RD over Branch Little Raccoon CR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

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

About 63 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Jessup RD over Branch Little Raccoon CR?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Jessup RD over Branch Little Raccoon CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.