US Bridges

Maxine Moss Road over Laughery Creek

Fair

Ripley County, Indiana · 00.01 S of SR 62 · Structure no. 6900127

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maxine Moss Road over Laughery Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maxine Moss Road over Laughery Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2038. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMaxine Moss Road
CrossesLaughery Creek
Location00.01 S of SR 62
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRipley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.96631, -85.14384
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2018)
Projected traffic375 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$800,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maxine Moss Road over Laughery Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maxine Moss Road 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 Maxine Moss Road over Laughery Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Maxine Moss Road over Laughery Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Maxine Moss Road over Laughery Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.