US Bridges

SR 129 over Little Raccoon Creek

Fair

Ripley County, Indiana · 0.65 N the N SR62 JCT · Structure no. 026287

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,926
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 129 over Little Raccoon Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 129 over Little Raccoon Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 5 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 1,926 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,662 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 129
CrossesLittle Raccoon Creek
Location0.65 N the N SR62 JCT
RouteState Highway 129
CountyRipley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.96624, -85.21265
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,926 (2021)
Projected traffic3,662 by 2031
Trucks10%
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 129 over Little Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 129 over Little Raccoon 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 129 over Little Raccoon Creek carry?

About 1,926 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 129 over Little Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 129 over Little Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.