Old Michigan Road over Little Otter Creek
GoodRipley County, Indiana · 00.01 S of CR 250 N · Structure no. 6900041
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Michigan Road over Little Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Michigan Road over Little Otter Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 27 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Michigan Road over Little Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Michigan Road over Little Otter 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 Old Michigan Road over Little Otter Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Old Michigan Road over Little Otter Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Old Michigan Road over Little Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.