US Bridges

Smiley RD over S Fork Little Raccoon CR

FairPosted for load

Parke County, Indiana · 00.10 S of CR 350 N · Structure no. 6100115

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smiley RD over S Fork Little Raccoon CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Smiley RD over S Fork Little Raccoon CR in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 load restriction.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2038. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSmiley RD
CrossesS Fork Little Raccoon CR
Location00.10 S of CR 350 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.81541, -87.04807
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2018)
Projected traffic61 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smiley RD over S Fork Little Raccoon CR built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smiley RD over S Fork Little Raccoon CR 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 Smiley RD over S Fork Little Raccoon CR carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Smiley RD over S Fork Little Raccoon CR?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Smiley RD over S Fork Little Raccoon CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.