US Bridges

Mcadams RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR

Fair

Parke County, Indiana · 00.20 N of Mecca RD · Structure no. 6100061

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcadams RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mcadams RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 107 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 127 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMcadams RD
CrossesBranch of Big Raccoon CR
Location00.20 N of Mecca RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.7347, -87.3245
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2018)
Projected traffic127 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 Mcadams RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcadams RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR 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 Mcadams RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mcadams RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mcadams RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.