US Bridges

Old SR 36 over Williams Creek

FairPosted for load

Parke County, Indiana · 00.00 Int of Billie CR RD · Structure no. 6100086

Built
1895
130 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
228
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 36 over Williams Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Old SR 36 over Williams Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1895, so it is 130 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 228 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 271 by 2038. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesOld SR 36
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location00.00 Int of Billie CR RD
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.76145, -87.20651
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating5.3 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic228 (2018)
Projected traffic271 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$89,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old SR 36 over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1895, making it 130 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old SR 36 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 Old SR 36 over Williams Creek carry?

About 228 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 36 over Williams Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 36 over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.