US Bridges

Riley RD over Big Cedar Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Indiana · 00.40 W of Big Cedar RD · Structure no. 2400042

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riley RD over Big Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riley RD over Big Cedar Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRiley RD
CrossesBig Cedar Creek
Location00.40 W of Big Cedar RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.4441, -84.91848
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Riley RD over Big Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riley RD over Big Cedar 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 Riley RD over Big Cedar Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Riley RD over Big Cedar Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Riley RD over Big Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.