US Bridges

Ferndale RD over Big Raccoon Creek

Fair

Parke County, Indiana · 00.40 W of Martin RD · Structure no. 6100198

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
536
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferndale RD over Big Raccoon Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ferndale RD over Big Raccoon Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 536 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 636 by 2038. The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFerndale RD
CrossesBig Raccoon Creek
Location00.40 W of Martin RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.71103, -87.07126
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic536 (2018)
Projected traffic636 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$252,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ferndale RD over Big Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ferndale RD over Big Raccoon 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 Ferndale RD over Big Raccoon Creek carry?

About 536 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ferndale RD over Big Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ferndale RD over Big Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.