US Bridges

SR 48 over Ripley Creek

Good

Ripley County, Indiana · 03.04 W SR 101 · Structure no. 017870

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 48 over Ripley Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 48 over Ripley Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2032. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 48
CrossesRipley Creek
Location03.04 W SR 101
RouteState Highway 48
CountyRipley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.20704, -85.14496
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2012)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SR 48 over Ripley Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 48 over Ripley Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 48 over Ripley Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 48 over Ripley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.