US Bridges

Crooks Bridge RD over Little Raccoon Creek

PoorPosted for load

Parke County, Indiana · 00.00 Int of Wimmer RD · Structure no. 6100070

Built
1856
169 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crooks Bridge RD over Little Raccoon Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Crooks Bridge RD over Little Raccoon Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1856, so it is 169 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2038. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCrooks Bridge RD
CrossesLittle Raccoon Creek
Location00.00 Int of Wimmer RD
RouteCounty Highway 121
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.72411, -87.18955
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating7.2 US tons
Inventory rating5.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length154 ft (46.8 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2018)
Projected traffic74 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$199,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crooks Bridge RD over Little Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1856, making it 169 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crooks Bridge RD over Little Raccoon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Crooks Bridge RD over Little Raccoon Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Crooks Bridge RD over Little Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Crooks Bridge RD over Little Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.