Stipps Hill RD over S Fork Little Salt Creek
FairFranklin County, Indiana · 01.40 SW US 52 · Structure no. 2400022
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stipps Hill RD over S Fork Little Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stipps Hill RD over S Fork Little Salt Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 54 years old, older 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stipps Hill RD over S Fork Little Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Stipps Hill RD over S Fork 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 Stipps Hill RD over S Fork Little Salt Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Stipps Hill RD over S Fork Little Salt Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Stipps Hill RD over S Fork Little Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.