US Bridges

Hopewell RD over North Fork Big Graham Ck

Good

Ripley County, Indiana · 00.42 W of CR 300 W · Structure no. 6900034

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopewell RD over North Fork Big Graham Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hopewell RD over North Fork Big Graham Ck in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 185 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesHopewell RD
CrossesNorth Fork Big Graham Ck
Location00.42 W of CR 300 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.08599, -85.32316
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 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 traffic185 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Hopewell RD over North Fork Big Graham Ck built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hopewell RD over North Fork Big Graham Ck 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 Hopewell RD over North Fork Big Graham Ck carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hopewell RD over North Fork Big Graham Ck?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hopewell RD over North Fork Big Graham Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.