US Bridges

Arabia RD over Rocky Run Creek

FairPosted for load

Parke County, Indiana · 00.10 S of CR 40 N · Structure no. 6100057

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arabia RD over Rocky Run Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Arabia RD over Rocky Run Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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 107 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 127 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesArabia RD
CrossesRocky Run Creek
Location00.10 S of CR 40 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.77225, -87.32243
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.6 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2018)
Projected traffic127 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$73,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arabia RD over Rocky Run Creek built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arabia RD over Rocky 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 Arabia RD over Rocky Run Creek carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Arabia RD over Rocky Run Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Arabia RD over Rocky Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.