US Bridges

Catlin RD over Sunderland Branch

Fair

Parke County, Indiana · 00.30 N of CR 500 S · Structure no. 6100066

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
887
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Catlin RD over Sunderland Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Catlin RD over Sunderland Branch in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 887 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,054 by 2038. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCatlin RD
CrossesSunderland Branch
Location00.30 N of CR 500 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.69878, -87.23692
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed2.5 mi (4 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 Catlin RD over Sunderland Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 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 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Catlin RD over Sunderland Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.