Salem RD over Laughery Creek
FairRipley County, Indiana · 00.02 NW of CR 1100 N · Structure no. 6900084
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 131 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Salem RD over Laughery Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salem RD over Laughery Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Salem RD over Laughery Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Salem RD over Laughery 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 Salem RD over Laughery Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Salem RD over Laughery Creek?
The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Salem RD over Laughery Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.