US Bridges

Wapalo RD over Keller Branch

Fair

Parke County, Indiana · 00.80 S of CR 950 N · Structure no. 6100170

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wapalo RD over Keller Branch is a steel other carrying Wapalo RD over Keller Branch in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 63 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesWapalo RD
CrossesKeller Branch
Location00.80 S of CR 950 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.89831, -87.1525
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.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2018)
Projected traffic75 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Wapalo RD over Keller Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wapalo RD over Keller Branch 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 Wapalo RD over Keller Branch carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wapalo RD over Keller Branch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Wapalo RD over Keller Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.