US Bridges

Pipeline RD over Sunderland Branch

Fair

Parke County, Indiana · 00.80 N of Jessup RD · Structure no. 6100040

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pipeline RD over Sunderland Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Pipeline RD over Sunderland Branch in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 66 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 64 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPipeline RD
CrossesSunderland Branch
Location00.80 N of Jessup RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.68262, -87.23168
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2018)
Projected traffic76 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pipeline RD over Sunderland Branch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Pipeline RD over Sunderland Branch 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 Pipeline RD over Sunderland Branch carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pipeline RD over Sunderland Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Pipeline RD over Sunderland Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.