US Bridges

Marshall RD over Roaring Creek

FairPosted for load

Parke County, Indiana · 00.00 Int of CR 660 N · Structure no. 6100166

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
471
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marshall RD over Roaring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Marshall RD over Roaring Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 85 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 471 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesMarshall RD
CrossesRoaring Creek
Location00.00 Int of CR 660 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.86235, -87.18791
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic471 (2018)
Projected traffic560 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Marshall RD over Roaring Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Marshall RD over Roaring 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 Roaring Creek carry?

About 471 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Marshall RD over Roaring Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Marshall RD over Roaring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.