US Bridges

Access RD Neet Br over Branch Little Raccoon CR

Fair

Parke County, Indiana · 00. SE of Bridgeton · Structure no. 6100080

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
884
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Access RD Neet Br over Branch Little Raccoon CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Access RD Neet Br over Branch Little Raccoon CR 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 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 884 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesAccess RD Neet Br
CrossesBranch Little Raccoon CR
Location00. SE of Bridgeton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.70099, -87.19717
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 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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic884 (2018)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Access RD Neet Br over Branch Little Raccoon CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Access RD Neet Br over Branch Little Raccoon CR 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 Access RD Neet Br over Branch Little Raccoon CR carry?

About 884 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Access RD Neet Br over Branch Little Raccoon CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Access RD Neet Br over Branch Little Raccoon CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.