US Bridges

Midway RD over Rocky Run Creek

PoorPosted for load

Parke County, Indiana · 00.20 W of Coloma RD · Structure no. 6100235

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
141
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midway RD over Rocky Run Creek is a concrete slab carrying Midway RD over Rocky Run Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 141 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMidway RD
CrossesRocky Run Creek
Location00.20 W of Coloma RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.78758, -87.29483
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11.9 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2018)
Projected traffic168 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$880,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Midway RD over Rocky Run Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midway RD over Rocky Run Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Midway RD over Rocky Run Creek carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Midway RD over Rocky Run Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Midway RD over Rocky Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.