US Bridges

Catlin RD over Sunderland Branch

Fair

Parke County, Indiana · 00.40 N of CR 275 S · Structure no. 6100062

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
887
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Catlin RD over Sunderland Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Catlin RD over Sunderland Branch in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1910, 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.

It carries about 887 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,054 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCatlin RD
CrossesSunderland Branch
Location00.40 N of CR 275 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.73335, -87.23764
Functional classRural Major 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
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic887 (2018)
Projected traffic1,054 by 2038
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$919,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Catlin RD over Sunderland Branch built?

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

What condition is Catlin RD over Sunderland Branch 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 Catlin RD over Sunderland Branch carry?

About 887 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Catlin RD over Sunderland Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Catlin RD over Sunderland Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.