SR 229 over Laughery Creek
GoodRipley County, Indiana · 04.31 N SR 48 · Structure no. 029330
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 921
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 229 over Laughery Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 229 over Laughery Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 53 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 921 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 918 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 229 over Laughery Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is SR 229 over Laughery Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does SR 229 over Laughery Creek carry?
About 921 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SR 229 over Laughery Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR 229 over Laughery Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.