New Discovery RD over Little Raccoon Creek
PoorParke County, Indiana · 00.00 Int of CR 275 E · Structure no. 6100084
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 176 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 739
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
New Discovery RD over Little Raccoon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Discovery RD over Little Raccoon Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4 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.
It carries about 739 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 878 by 2038. The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was New Discovery RD over Little Raccoon Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is New Discovery 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 New Discovery RD over Little Raccoon Creek carry?
About 739 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is New Discovery RD over Little Raccoon Creek?
The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns New Discovery RD over Little Raccoon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.