English RD over Rush Creek
FairParke County, Indiana · 01.00 E of Towpath RD · Structure no. 6100149
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 77
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
English RD over Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying English RD over Rush Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 77 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was English RD over Rush Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is English RD over Rush 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 English RD over Rush Creek carry?
About 77 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is English RD over Rush Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns English RD over Rush Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.