US Bridges

Cooke RD over Rock Run Creek

Fair

Parke County, Indiana · 00.40 N of US 41 · Structure no. 6100054

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooke RD over Rock Run Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cooke RD over Rock Run Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 60 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCooke RD
CrossesRock Run Creek
Location00.40 N of US 41
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.73996, -87.27811
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2018)
Projected traffic85 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 Cooke RD over Rock Run Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

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

About 72 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cooke RD over Rock Run Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Cooke RD over Rock Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.