US Bridges

US 50 over Ross Run Creek

Fair

Ripley County, Indiana · 01.89 W SR 129 · Structure no. 018730

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,783
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Ross Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 50 over Ross Run Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 96 years old, older 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 6,783 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,451 by 2030. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 50
CrossesRoss Run Creek
Location01.89 W SR 129
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyRipley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.06449, -85.22143
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,783 (2004)
Projected traffic9,451 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 50 over Ross Run Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is US 50 over Ross Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 over Ross Run Creek carry?

About 6,783 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over Ross Run Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over Ross Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.