Hoff Road over Western Creek
FairPosted for loadRipley County, Indiana · 01.01 SE of CR 1500N · Structure no. 6900101
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hoff Road over Western Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hoff Road over Western Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hoff Road over Western Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hoff Road over Western 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 Hoff Road over Western Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Hoff Road over Western Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Hoff Road over Western Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.