US Bridges

Saddle Club RD over Little Raccoon Creek

FairPosted for load

Parke County, Indiana · 00.50 N of CR 650 N · Structure no. 6100113

Built
1905
120 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saddle Club RD over Little Raccoon Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Saddle Club RD over Little Raccoon Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1905, so it is 120 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2038. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSaddle Club RD
CrossesLittle Raccoon Creek
Location00.50 N of CR 650 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.86336, -87.08636
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2018)
Projected traffic136 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saddle Club RD over Little Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saddle Club RD over Little Raccoon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Saddle Club RD over Little Raccoon Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Saddle Club RD over Little Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Saddle Club RD over Little Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.