Coxford RD over Sugar Mill Creek
FairPosted for loadParke County, Indiana · 00.10 E of US 41 · Structure no. 6100172
- Built
- 1906
- 119 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 121 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Coxford RD over Sugar Mill Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Coxford RD over Sugar Mill Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 119 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 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Coxford RD over Sugar Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Coxford RD over Sugar 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 Coxford RD over Sugar Mill Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Coxford RD over Sugar Mill Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Coxford RD over Sugar Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.