US 421 over Branch Big Creek
FairRipley County, Indiana · 09.65 S SR 129 · Structure no. 032010
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,498
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 421 over Branch Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 421 over Branch Big Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 103 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 3,498 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,905 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 421 over Branch Big Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is US 421 over Branch Big 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US 421 over Branch Big Creek carry?
About 3,498 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 421 over Branch Big Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 421 over Branch Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.