US Bridges

Nyesville RD over Branch Little Raccoon CR

Good

Parke County, Indiana · 00.00 Int of CR 250 N · Structure no. 6100254

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nyesville RD over Branch Little Raccoon CR is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Nyesville RD over Branch Little Raccoon CR in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 923 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNyesville RD
CrossesBranch Little Raccoon CR
Location00.00 Int of CR 250 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.80247, -87.14479
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2021)
Projected traffic923 by 2038
Trucks6%
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 Nyesville RD over Branch Little Raccoon CR built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nyesville RD over Branch 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 Nyesville RD over Branch Little Raccoon CR carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nyesville RD over Branch Little Raccoon CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m).

Who owns Nyesville RD over Branch Little Raccoon CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.