US Bridges

Marshall RD over Branch of Williams Creek

Fair

Parke County, Indiana · 00.70 S of CR 200 N · Structure no. 6100126

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
515
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marshall RD over Branch of Williams Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Marshall RD over Branch of Williams Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 515 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 612 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMarshall RD
CrossesBranch of Williams Creek
Location00.70 S of CR 200 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.78666, -87.20771
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic515 (2018)
Projected traffic612 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Marshall RD over Branch of Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marshall RD over Branch of Williams 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 Marshall RD over Branch of Williams Creek carry?

About 515 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Marshall RD over Branch of Williams Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Marshall RD over Branch of Williams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.