CR 1450N over Little Laughery Creek
FairPosted for loadRipley County, Indiana · 00.70 W of SR 229 · Structure no. 6900135
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 1450N over Little Laughery Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1450N over Little Laughery Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2038. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 CR 1450N over Little Laughery Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is CR 1450N over Little 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 CR 1450N over Little Laughery Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 1450N over Little Laughery Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns CR 1450N over Little Laughery Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.