Hopewell RD over Little Otter Creek
FairRipley County, Indiana · 00.02 W of CR 600W · Structure no. 6900059
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hopewell RD over Little Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hopewell RD over Little Otter Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 5 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Hopewell RD over Little Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hopewell RD over Little Otter Creek 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 Hopewell RD over Little Otter Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Hopewell RD over Little Otter Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Hopewell RD over Little Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.