US 421 over Laughery Creek
GoodRipley County, Indiana · 00.32 S SR 229 · Structure no. 032051
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 131 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,677
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 421 over Laughery Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 421 over Laughery Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 4,677 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,677 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 421 over Laughery Creek built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 421 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US 421 over Laughery Creek carry?
About 4,677 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 421 over Laughery Creek?
The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US 421 over Laughery Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.