US Bridges

Saddle Club RD over Little Raccoon Creek

FairPosted for load

Parke County, Indiana · 00.30 S of CR 650 N · Structure no. 6100114

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saddle Club RD over Little Raccoon Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Saddle Club RD over Little Raccoon Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 6 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 load restriction.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2038. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSaddle Club RD
CrossesLittle Raccoon Creek
Location00.30 S of CR 650 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.85719, -87.09653
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2018)
Projected traffic136 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 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 1930, making it 95 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 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Saddle Club RD over Little Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.