Shaped Charge Road over Little Otter Creek
PoorPosted for loadRipley County, Indiana · 1.2 Miles North of K RD · Structure no. 000031531-00367
- Built
- 1899
- 126 years old, rebuilt 1935
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Fish and Wildlife
About this bridge
Shaped Charge Road over Little Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shaped Charge Road over Little Otter Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1899 and reconstructed in 1935, so it is 126 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shaped Charge Road over Little Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1899, making it 126 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1935.
What condition is Shaped Charge Road over Little Otter Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Shaped Charge Road over Little Otter Creek carry?
About 2 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Shaped Charge Road over Little Otter Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Shaped Charge Road over Little Otter Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.