US Bridges

Fairground Road over Long Branch of Otter Cr.

Fair

Ripley County, Indiana · 00.11 E of Old Michigan R · Structure no. 6900044

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairground Road over Long Branch of Otter Cr. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fairground Road over Long Branch of Otter Cr. in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFairground Road
CrossesLong Branch of Otter Cr.
Location00.11 E of Old Michigan R
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRipley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.13326, -85.33847
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2024)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 Fairground Road over Long Branch of Otter Cr. built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairground Road over Long Branch of Otter Cr. 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 Fairground Road over Long Branch of Otter Cr. carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fairground Road over Long Branch of Otter Cr.?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Fairground Road over Long Branch of Otter Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.