US Bridges

CR 550E over Branch Little Raccoon CR

Fair

Parke County, Indiana · 00.70 S of CR 250 N · Structure no. 6100238

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
46
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 550E over Branch Little Raccoon CR is a steel culvert carrying CR 550E over Branch Little Raccoon CR in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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.

It carries about 46 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 550E
CrossesBranch Little Raccoon CR
Location00.70 S of CR 250 N
RouteCounty Highway 191
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.79275, -87.13168
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2018)
Projected traffic55 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CR 550E over Branch Little Raccoon CR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 550E over Branch Little 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 CR 550E over Branch Little Raccoon CR carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 550E over Branch Little Raccoon CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.3 m).

Who owns CR 550E over Branch Little Raccoon CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.