Rippy RD over Indian Creek
FairPosey County, Indiana · 01.44 E Highway 69 · Structure no. 6500039
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 172
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rippy RD over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rippy RD over Indian Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 172 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 241 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Rippy RD over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rippy RD over Indian 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 Rippy RD over Indian Creek carry?
About 172 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Rippy RD over Indian Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Rippy RD over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.