US Bridges

CR 775E over Branch of Big Raccoon CR

Fair

Parke County, Indiana · 00.50 S of CR720 S · Structure no. 6100090

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 775E over Branch of Big Raccoon CR is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 775E over Branch of Big Raccoon CR in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 63 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 775E
CrossesBranch of Big Raccoon CR
Location00.50 S of CR720 S
RouteCounty Highway 53
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.64978, -87.09549
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2018)
Projected traffic75 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CR 775E over Branch of Big Raccoon CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 775E over Branch of Big 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 CR 775E over Branch of Big Raccoon CR carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 775E over Branch of Big Raccoon CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 775E over Branch of Big Raccoon CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.