Ferndale RD over Rocky Fork Creek
PoorParke County, Indiana · 00.20 W of CR 1200 E · Structure no. 6100100
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 344
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ferndale RD over Rocky Fork Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ferndale RD over Rocky Fork Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3 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.
It carries about 344 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ferndale RD over Rocky Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 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 344 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ferndale RD over Rocky Fork Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Ferndale RD over Rocky Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.