US Bridges

Marshall RD over Branch of Roaring Creek

Poor

Parke County, Indiana · 00.10 N of CR 660 N · Structure no. 6100186

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
471
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marshall RD over Branch of Roaring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Marshall RD over Branch of Roaring Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 471 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2038. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMarshall RD
CrossesBranch of Roaring Creek
Location00.10 N of CR 660 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.86423, -87.18778
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic471 (2018)
Projected traffic560 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marshall RD over Branch of Roaring Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marshall RD over Branch of Roaring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Marshall RD over Branch of Roaring Creek carry?

About 471 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Marshall RD over Branch of Roaring Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Marshall RD over Branch of Roaring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.