US 421 over Cedar Creek
GoodRipley County, Indiana · 00.09 N US 50 · Structure no. 076500
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,921
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 421 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 421 over Cedar Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,921 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,381 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 421 over Cedar 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 Cedar Creek carry?
About 4,921 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 421 over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns US 421 over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.