SERVICE ROAD
Carrying SERVICE ROAD over TURKEY RUN
TURKEY RUN STATE PARK, Parke, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SERVICE ROAD
The SERVICE ROAD bridge in Parke, Indiana carries SERVICE ROAD over TURKEY RUN. It was built in 1914, making it 112 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2008, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 25.6 meters (84 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SERVICE ROAD compares
Live comparison across Indiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1914
- Last Reconstructed
- 2008
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 25.6 m (84 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.1 m (20 ft)
- Owner
- Other State Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 060020
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SERVICE ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SERVICE ROAD against other structures in Parke and across Indiana. Indiana bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SERVICE ROAD?
SERVICE ROAD in Parke, Indiana has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SERVICE ROAD inspected?
SERVICE ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SERVICE ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SERVICE ROAD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for SERVICE ROAD.
Who is responsible for maintaining SERVICE ROAD?
SERVICE ROAD is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
How old is SERVICE ROAD and does age affect safety?
SERVICE ROAD was built in 1914, making it 112 years old and last reconstructed in 2008.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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