US Bridges

Graves RD over Rocky Fork Creek

PoorPosted for load

Parke County, Indiana · 00.10 E of CR 1050 E · Structure no. 6100098

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Graves RD over Rocky Fork Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Graves RD over Rocky Fork Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 39 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2038. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGraves RD
CrossesRocky Fork Creek
Location00.10 E of CR 1050 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.69524, -87.036
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.1 US tons
Inventory rating15.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2018)
Projected traffic46 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$185,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Graves RD over Rocky Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Graves RD over Rocky Fork 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 Graves RD over Rocky Fork Creek carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Graves RD over Rocky Fork Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Graves RD over Rocky Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.