US Bridges

SR 129 over Castators Creek

Fair

Ripley County, Indiana · 00.04 N SR 350 · Structure no. 026294

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,630
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 129 over Castators Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 129 over Castators Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 4,630 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,877 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 129
CrossesCastators Creek
Location00.04 N SR 350
RouteState Highway 129
CountyRipley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.14746, -85.20574
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating97.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,630 (2021)
Projected traffic5,877 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Castators Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 129 over Castators 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 Castators Creek carry?

About 4,630 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 129 over Castators Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SR 129 over Castators Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.