US Bridges

CR 1150N over Ripley Creek

Fair

Ripley County, Indiana · 00.45 W of Spades Road · Structure no. 6900081

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1150N over Ripley Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying CR 1150N over Ripley Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 125 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1150N
CrossesRipley Creek
Location00.45 W of Spades Road
RouteCounty Highway 70
CountyRipley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.24374, -85.1405
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2024)
Projected traffic500 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 CR 1150N over Ripley Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is CR 1150N over Ripley 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 CR 1150N over Ripley Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 1150N over Ripley Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1150N over Ripley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.