US Bridges

Cavehill Road over Branch of Laughery Creek

Fair

Ripley County, Indiana · 00.02 S of US 50 · Structure no. 6900008

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cavehill Road over Branch of Laughery Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Cavehill Road over Branch of Laughery 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCavehill Road
CrossesBranch of Laughery Creek
Location00.02 S of US 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRipley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.06116, -85.23177
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

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

Frequently asked questions

When was Cavehill Road over Branch of Laughery Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cavehill Road over Branch of Laughery 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 Cavehill Road over Branch of Laughery Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cavehill Road over Branch of Laughery Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cavehill Road over Branch of Laughery Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.