US Bridges

SR 129 over Raccoon Creek

Fair

Ripley County, Indiana · 01.86 N SR 62 · Structure no. 026290

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,926
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 129 over Raccoon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 129 over 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 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 129
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location01.86 N SR 62
RouteState Highway 129
CountyRipley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.98435, -85.21785
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 rating100 US tons
Inventory rating64.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 Raccoon Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 129 over 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 Raccoon Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 129 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 129 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.