US Bridges

CR 350W over Laughery Creek

Poor

Ripley County, Indiana · 00.10 N of CR 1175 N · Structure no. 6900091

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 350W over Laughery Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 350W over Laughery Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 350W
CrossesLaughery Creek
Location00.10 N of CR 1175 N
RouteCounty Highway 19
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.24796, -85.32452
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2024)
Projected traffic250 by 2041
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 350W over Laughery Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 350W over 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 350W over Laughery Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 350W over Laughery Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 350W over Laughery Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.