US Bridges

Bridgeton RD over Williams Creek

Fair

Parke County, Indiana · 00.20 N of CR 130 E · Structure no. 6100074

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
904
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridgeton RD over Williams Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bridgeton RD over Williams Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 904 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,074 by 2038. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBridgeton RD
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location00.20 N of CR 130 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.72465, -87.20534
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
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 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 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 Bridgeton RD over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 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 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bridgeton RD over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.