US Bridges

CR 100N over Little Raccoon Creek

GoodPosted for load

Parke County, Indiana · 00.40 W of CR 550 E · Structure no. 6100240

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
182
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100N over Little Raccoon Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying CR 100N over Little Raccoon Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 112 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 182 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2038. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 100N
CrossesLittle Raccoon Creek
Location00.40 W of CR 550 E
RouteCounty Highway 40
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.7812, -87.14512
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182 (2018)
Projected traffic265 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 100N over Little Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is CR 100N over Little Raccoon Creek 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 100N over Little Raccoon Creek carry?

About 182 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 100N over Little Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100N over Little Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.