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Bridgeton RD over Williams Creek

Fair

Parke County, Indiana · 00.70 S of CR 200 S · Structure no. 6100073

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
904
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridgeton RD over Williams Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridgeton RD over Williams Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 904 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,074 by 2038. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBridgeton RD
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location00.70 S of CR 200 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.72929, -87.20775
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.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic904 (2018)
Projected traffic1,074 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Bridgeton RD over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridgeton RD over Williams 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 Bridgeton RD over Williams Creek carry?

About 904 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bridgeton RD over Williams Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bridgeton RD over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.