US Bridges

Mill RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR

Good

Parke County, Indiana · 00.10 S of Ferndale RD · Structure no. 6100193

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR is a steel culvert carrying Mill RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 92 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 109 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesMill RD
CrossesBranch of Big Raccoon CR
Location00.10 S of Ferndale RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.70959, -87.08028
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2018)
Projected traffic109 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Mill RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Mill RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns Mill RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.