Walker Ramp RD over Branch Big Raccoon CR
PoorPosted for loadParke County, Indiana · 00.10 N Ferndale RD · Structure no. 6100096
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 213
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walker Ramp RD over Branch Big Raccoon CR is a concrete slab carrying Walker Ramp RD over Branch Big Raccoon CR in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 213 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walker Ramp RD over Branch Big Raccoon CR built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walker Ramp RD over Branch Big Raccoon CR 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 Walker Ramp RD over Branch Big Raccoon CR carry?
About 213 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Walker Ramp RD over Branch Big Raccoon CR?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Walker Ramp RD over Branch Big Raccoon CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.