CR 550N over Branch of Ripley Creek
GoodRipley County, Indiana · 00.49 E of Prattsburg Roa · Structure no. 6900065
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 550N over Branch of Ripley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 550N over Branch of Ripley Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 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 CR 550N over Branch of Ripley Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 550N over Branch of Ripley 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 CR 550N over Branch of Ripley Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR 550N over Branch of Ripley Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns CR 550N over Branch of Ripley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.