STRAWBERRY Rd
Carrying STRAWBERRY Rd over LEATHERWOOD Creek
00.90 E of CR 600W, Parke, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: STRAWBERRY Rd
The STRAWBERRY Rd bridge in Parke, Indiana carries STRAWBERRY Rd over LEATHERWOOD Creek. It was built in 1896, making it 130 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1977, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 29.8 meters (98 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 206 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 1/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 8.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How STRAWBERRY Rd 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
- 1896
- Last Reconstructed
- 1977
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 29.8 m (98 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.9 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 206 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 6100140
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 1/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
STRAWBERRY Rd is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare STRAWBERRY Rd 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 STRAWBERRY Rd?
STRAWBERRY Rd in Parke, Indiana has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 1/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is STRAWBERRY Rd inspected?
STRAWBERRY Rd'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 206 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STRAWBERRY Rd is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for STRAWBERRY Rd?
STRAWBERRY Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 8.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining STRAWBERRY Rd?
STRAWBERRY Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is STRAWBERRY Rd and does age affect safety?
STRAWBERRY Rd was built in 1896, making it 130 years old and last reconstructed in 1977.
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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