CR 175 West over Little Laughery Creek
PoorRipley County, Indiana · 00.04 S of CR 1200 N · Structure no. 6900086
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 159 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 175 West over Little Laughery Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 175 West over Little Laughery Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 175 West over Little Laughery Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 175 West over Little Laughery Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does CR 175 West over Little Laughery Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR 175 West over Little Laughery Creek?
The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 175 West over Little Laughery Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.