Cavehill Road over Branch of Laughery Creek
GoodRipley County, Indiana · 01.43 SE CR 350 E · Structure no. 6900014
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cavehill Road over Branch of Laughery Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cavehill Road over Branch of Laughery Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 26 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Cavehill Road over Branch of Laughery Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cavehill Road over Branch of 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Cavehill Road over Branch of Laughery Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Cavehill Road over Branch of Laughery Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Cavehill Road over Branch of Laughery Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.