US Bridges

Hopewell RD over Otter Creek

Good

Ripley County, Indiana · 00.16 NW CR 700 W · Structure no. 6900058

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopewell RD over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hopewell RD over Otter Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHopewell RD
CrossesOtter Creek
Location00.16 NW CR 700 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.09736, -85.39047
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2024)
Projected traffic250 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hopewell RD over 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 Hopewell RD over Otter Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hopewell RD over Otter Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hopewell RD over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.