Whipple Creek RD over Branch of Whipple Ditch
FairPosey County, Indiana · 00.26 MI W of Raben Road · Structure no. 6500048
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 149
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whipple Creek RD over Branch of Whipple Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Whipple Creek RD over Branch of Whipple Ditch in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 149 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Whipple Creek RD over Branch of Whipple Ditch built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whipple Creek RD over Branch of Whipple Ditch 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 Whipple Creek RD over Branch of Whipple Ditch carry?
About 149 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Whipple Creek RD over Branch of Whipple Ditch?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Whipple Creek RD over Branch of Whipple Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.