US Bridges

Tickridge RD over Rock Run Creek

FairPosted for load

Parke County, Indiana · 00.50 NW of Fisher RD · Structure no. 6100051

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tickridge RD over Rock Run Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Tickridge RD over Rock Run Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 117 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 33 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2038. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesTickridge RD
CrossesRock Run Creek
Location00.50 NW of Fisher RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.69513, -87.286
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2018)
Projected traffic39 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tickridge RD over Rock Run Creek built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Tickridge RD over Rock Run 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 Tickridge RD over Rock Run Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tickridge RD over Rock Run Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Tickridge RD over Rock Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.