US Bridges

Towpath RD over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Parke County, Indiana · 00.40 S of CR 1025 N · Structure no. 6100152

Built
1907
118 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
122
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Towpath RD over Mill Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Towpath RD over Mill Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1907, so it is 118 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 122 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2038. The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesTowpath RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location00.40 S of CR 1025 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.9086, -87.36095
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating5.3 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (3.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2018)
Projected traffic145 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Towpath RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025.

What condition is Towpath RD over Mill 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 Towpath RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Towpath RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Towpath RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.