US Bridges

Olean RD over Raccoon Creek

Fair

Ripley County, Indiana · 00.11 N of SR 62 · Structure no. 6900003

Built
1880
145 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
103 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olean RD over Raccoon Creek is a masonry culvert carrying Olean RD over Raccoon Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1880, so it is 145 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 475 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesOlean RD
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location00.11 N of SR 62
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRipley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.97402, -85.15917
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic475 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Olean RD over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1880, making it 145 years old in 2025.

What condition is Olean RD over Raccoon 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Olean RD over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Olean RD over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Olean RD over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.