US Bridges

CR 650N over Little Raccoon Creek

PoorPosted for load

Parke County, Indiana · 00.20 E of Saddle Clb RD · Structure no. 6100112

Built
1856
169 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
132
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 650N over Little Raccoon Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying CR 650N over Little Raccoon Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1856 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 169 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 132 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2038. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 650N
CrossesLittle Raccoon Creek
Location00.20 E of Saddle Clb RD
RouteCounty Highway 60
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.86072, -87.0891
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating5.3 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2018)
Projected traffic157 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$140,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 650N over Little Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1856, making it 169 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is CR 650N over Little Raccoon 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 CR 650N over Little Raccoon Creek carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 650N over Little Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 650N over Little Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.