US Bridges

SR 48 over Ripley Creek

Fair

Ripley County, Indiana · 00.47 E SR 129 · Structure no. 017860

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
983
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 48 over Ripley Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 48 over Ripley Creek in Ripley 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 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 983 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,653 by 2033. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 48
CrossesRipley Creek
Location00.47 E SR 129
RouteState Highway 48
CountyRipley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.19927, -85.2021
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic983 (2004)
Projected traffic1,653 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 48 over Ripley Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 48 over Ripley 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 48 over Ripley Creek carry?

About 983 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 48 over Ripley Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 48 over Ripley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.