US Bridges

SR 350 over Laughery Creek

Good

Ripley County, Indiana · 02.54 E US 421 · Structure no. 031840

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,615
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 350 over Laughery Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 350 over Laughery Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 69 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 3,615 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,605 by 2033. The structure is 210 ft (64.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 350
CrossesLaughery Creek
Location02.54 E US 421
RouteState Highway 350
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.14855, -85.25349
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,615 (2015)
Projected traffic5,605 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 350 over Laughery Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 350 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 350 over Laughery Creek carry?

About 3,615 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 350 over Laughery Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 350 over Laughery Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.