US 421 over Branch Cedar Creek
FairRipley County, Indiana · 02.01 N US 50 · Structure no. 032040
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 62 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,530
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 421 over Branch Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 421 over Branch Cedar Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 5,530 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,754 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 421 over Branch Cedar 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 Cedar Creek carry?
About 5,530 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 421 over Branch Cedar Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 421 over Branch Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.