US Bridges

Marshall RD over Branch of Williams Creek

FairPosted for load

Parke County, Indiana · 00.10 S of CR 200 N · Structure no. 6100236

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
515
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marshall RD over Branch of Williams Creek is a steel culvert carrying Marshall RD over Branch of Williams Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 515 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 612 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMarshall RD
CrossesBranch of Williams Creek
Location00.10 S of CR 200 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.79617, -87.20708
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic515 (2018)
Projected traffic612 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$821,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marshall RD over Branch of Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marshall RD over Branch of Williams 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 Marshall RD over Branch of Williams Creek carry?

About 515 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Marshall RD over Branch of Williams Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Marshall RD over Branch of Williams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.