Martin RD over Big Raccoon Creek
PoorPosted for loadParke County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Mill RD · Structure no. 6100089
- Built
- 1867
- 158 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 275 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 95
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Martin RD over Big Raccoon Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Martin RD over Big Raccoon Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1867 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 158 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 95 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 113 by 2038. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Martin RD over Big Raccoon Creek built?
It was built in 1867, making it 158 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Martin RD over Big 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 Martin RD over Big Raccoon Creek carry?
About 95 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Martin RD over Big Raccoon Creek?
The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (37 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Martin RD over Big Raccoon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.