Whipple Creek RD over Whipple Ditch
GoodPosey County, Indiana · 00.91 MI E of Raben Road · Structure no. 6500052
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 465
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whipple Creek RD over Whipple Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Whipple Creek RD over Whipple Ditch in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 465 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 651 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whipple Creek RD over Whipple Ditch built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whipple Creek RD over Whipple Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Whipple Creek RD over Whipple Ditch carry?
About 465 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Whipple Creek RD over Whipple Ditch?
The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Whipple Creek RD over Whipple Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.