US Bridges

Harbison RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR

FairPosted for load

Parke County, Indiana · 00.50 W of CR 1170 E · Structure no. 6100234

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harbison RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Harbison RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 27 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHarbison RD
CrossesBranch of Big Raccoon CR
Location00.50 W of CR 1170 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.78808, -87.02538
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2018)
Projected traffic32 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Harbison RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

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

About 27 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Harbison RD over Branch of Big Raccoon CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.