US Bridges

SR 229 over Little Laughery Creek

Fair

Ripley County, Indiana · 03.81 S SR 46 · Structure no. 029340

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
921
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 229 over Little Laughery Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 229 over Little Laughery Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 921 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,948 by 2031. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 229
CrossesLittle Laughery Creek
Location03.81 S SR 46
RouteState Highway 229
CountyRipley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.25993, -85.24275
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic921 (2021)
Projected traffic2,948 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 229 over Little Laughery Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 229 over Little Laughery 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 229 over Little Laughery Creek carry?

About 921 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 229 over Little Laughery Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 229 over Little Laughery Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.