US Bridges

Bridgeton RD over Little Raccoon Creek

Fair

Parke County, Indiana · 00.60 S of CR 400 S · Structure no. 6100079

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
904
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridgeton RD over Little Raccoon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bridgeton RD over Little Raccoon Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBridgeton RD
CrossesLittle Raccoon Creek
Location00.60 S of CR 400 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.70092, -87.1983
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 Little Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridgeton RD over Little Raccoon 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 Little Raccoon Creek carry?

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

How long is Bridgeton RD over Little Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bridgeton RD over Little Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.