US Bridges

SR 48 over Branch of Ripley Creek

Fair

Ripley County, Indiana · 01.24 W SR 101 · Structure no. 017875

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
809
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 48 over Branch of Ripley Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 48 over Branch of Ripley Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 809 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,417 by 2031. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 48
CrossesBranch of Ripley Creek
Location01.24 W SR 101
RouteState Highway 48
CountyRipley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.20233, -85.1145
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic809 (2004)
Projected traffic1,417 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Branch of Ripley Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 48 over Branch of 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 Branch of Ripley Creek carry?

About 809 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 48 over Branch of Ripley Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 48 over Branch of Ripley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.