US Bridges

CR 325W over Big Raccoon Creek

FairPosted for load

Parke County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Coxville RD · Structure no. 6100042

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 325W over Big Raccoon Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying CR 325W over Big Raccoon Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 115 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 117 by 2038. The structure is 280 ft (85.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 325W
CrossesBig Raccoon Creek
Location00.10 N of Coxville RD
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.6524, -87.29369
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 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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating10.7 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length280 ft (85.4 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2018)
Projected traffic117 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$224,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 325W over Big Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is CR 325W 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 CR 325W over Big Raccoon Creek carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 325W over Big Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.4 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 325W over Big Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.