US Bridges

Reibolt RD over Little Salt Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Indiana · 00.70 N of Sanes Creek · Structure no. 2400001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reibolt RD over Little Salt Creek is a steel culvert carrying Reibolt RD over Little Salt Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesReibolt RD
CrossesLittle Salt Creek
Location00.70 N of Sanes Creek
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.52194, -85.28931
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic175 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Reibolt RD over Little Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reibolt RD over Little Salt Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Reibolt RD over Little Salt Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Reibolt RD over Little Salt Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Reibolt RD over Little Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.