Ferndale RD over Rocky Fork Creek
PoorPosted for loadParke County, Indiana · 00.40 W of CR 1200 E · Structure no. 6100099
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 331
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ferndale RD over Rocky Fork Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ferndale RD over Rocky Fork Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 331 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Ferndale RD over Rocky Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ferndale 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 Ferndale RD over Rocky Fork Creek carry?
About 331 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ferndale RD over Rocky Fork Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Ferndale RD over Rocky Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.