US Bridges

Mansfield RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR

FairPosted for load

Parke County, Indiana · 00.05 W of SR 59 · Structure no. 6100181

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mansfield RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mansfield RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 94 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMansfield RD
CrossesBranch of Big Raccoon CR
Location00.05 W of SR 59
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.67397, -87.10455
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2018)
Projected traffic112 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mansfield RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mansfield RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR 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 Mansfield RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mansfield RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Mansfield RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.