US Bridges

SR 129 over Ripley Creek

Fair

Ripley County, Indiana · 01.06 N SR 48 · Structure no. 026297

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,763
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 129 over Ripley Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 129 over Ripley Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 5,763 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,552 by 2031. The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 129
CrossesRipley Creek
Location01.06 N SR 48
RouteState Highway 129
CountyRipley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.20983, -85.20897
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,763 (2021)
Projected traffic6,552 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 Ripley Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 129 over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 129 over Ripley Creek carry?

About 5,763 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 129 over Ripley Creek?

The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 129 over Ripley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.