Carpenter RD over Sugar Mill Creek
FairParke County, Indiana · 00.70 W of Narrows RD · Structure no. 6100178
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carpenter RD over Sugar Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Carpenter RD over Sugar Mill Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.
It carries about 26 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2038. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carpenter RD over Sugar Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carpenter 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 Carpenter RD over Sugar Mill Creek carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Carpenter RD over Sugar Mill Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Carpenter RD over Sugar Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.