US Bridges

Trippet RD over Branch of Robb Creek

Fair

Gibson County, Indiana · 01.00 N of Ford RD · Structure no. 2600250

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trippet RD over Branch of Robb Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trippet RD over Branch of Robb Creek in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 46 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTrippet RD
CrossesBranch of Robb Creek
Location01.00 N of Ford RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.47459, -87.53108
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Trippet RD over Branch of Robb Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Trippet RD over Branch of Robb 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Trippet RD over Branch of Robb Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Trippet RD over Branch of Robb Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Trippet RD over Branch of Robb Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.