US Bridges

CR 1050E over S Fork Little Raccoon CR

Good

Parke County, Indiana · 00.10 N of CR 350 N · Structure no. 6100239

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
198
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1050E over S Fork Little Raccoon CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CR 1050E over S Fork Little Raccoon CR in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 198 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2038. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 1050E
CrossesS Fork Little Raccoon CR
Location00.10 N of CR 350 N
RouteCounty Highway 235
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.81777, -87.03881
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.1 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2018)
Projected traffic235 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1050E over S Fork Little Raccoon CR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1050E over S Fork Little Raccoon CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1050E over S Fork Little Raccoon CR carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1050E over S Fork Little Raccoon CR?

The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1050E over S Fork Little Raccoon CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.