US Bridges

Nyesville RD over Branch of Little Raccoon

FairPosted for load

Parke County, Indiana · 00.90 E of CR 400E · Structure no. 6100183

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
777
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nyesville RD over Branch of Little Raccoon is a concrete slab carrying Nyesville RD over Branch of Little Raccoon in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 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 777 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 923 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNyesville RD
CrossesBranch of Little Raccoon
Location00.90 E of CR 400E
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.79299, -87.15151
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic777 (2018)
Projected traffic923 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Nyesville RD over Branch of Little Raccoon built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nyesville RD over Branch of Little Raccoon 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 Nyesville RD over Branch of Little Raccoon carry?

About 777 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nyesville RD over Branch of Little Raccoon?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nyesville RD over Branch of Little Raccoon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.