US Bridges

Jeffries Ford RD over Big Raccoon Creek

Good

Parke County, Indiana · 00.50 N Rosedale RD · Structure no. 6100250

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
241 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
204
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jeffries Ford RD over Big Raccoon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jeffries Ford RD over Big Raccoon Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 204 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 242 by 2038. The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesJeffries Ford RD
CrossesBig Raccoon Creek
Location00.50 N Rosedale RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.62994, -87.20827
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length241 ft (73.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2018)
Projected traffic242 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Jeffries Ford RD over Big Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jeffries Ford RD over Big 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 Jeffries Ford RD over Big Raccoon Creek carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jeffries Ford RD over Big Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Jeffries Ford RD over Big Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.