US Bridges

Martin RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR

Fair

Parke County, Indiana · 00.50 W of CR 860 E · Structure no. 6100226

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
727
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martin RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Martin RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 727 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 864 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesMartin RD
CrossesBranch of Big Raccoon CR
Location00.50 W of CR 860 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.69692, -87.08023
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic727 (2018)
Projected traffic864 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 Martin RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martin RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR 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 Martin RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR carry?

About 727 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Martin RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.