US Bridges

Coxford RD over Sugar Creek

FairPosted for load

Parke County, Indiana · 00.60 N of SR 47 · Structure no. 6100171

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
192 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coxford RD over Sugar Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Coxford RD over Sugar Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 112 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2038. The structure is 192 ft (58.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCoxford RD
CrossesSugar Creek
Location00.60 N of SR 47
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.88542, -87.22381
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating8.9 US tons
Inventory rating6.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length192 ft (58.6 m)
Longest span173 ft (52.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (3.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2018)
Projected traffic83 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$169,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coxford RD over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Coxford RD over Sugar 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 Coxford RD over Sugar Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Coxford RD over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.6 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Coxford RD over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.