US Bridges

CR 720S over Branch of Rocky Fk Creek

FairPosted for load

Parke County, Indiana · 00.50 E of CR 875 E · Structure no. 6100189

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 720S over Branch of Rocky Fk Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 720S over Branch of Rocky Fk Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 720S
CrossesBranch of Rocky Fk Creek
Location00.50 E of CR 875 E
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.65989, -87.06506
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2018)
Projected traffic153 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 720S over Branch of Rocky Fk Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 720S over Branch of Rocky Fk 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 CR 720S over Branch of Rocky Fk Creek carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 720S over Branch of Rocky Fk Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 720S over Branch of Rocky Fk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.