US Bridges

Delaware Road over Bobs Creek

Fair

Ripley County, Indiana · 00.12 S of CR 1400 N · Structure no. 6900138

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Delaware Road over Bobs Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Delaware Road over Bobs Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 875 by 2038. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDelaware Road
CrossesBobs Creek
Location00.12 S of CR 1400 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRipley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.27729, -85.21709
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2024)
Projected traffic875 by 2038
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2026 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Delaware Road over Bobs Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Delaware Road over Bobs 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 Delaware Road over Bobs Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Delaware Road over Bobs Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Delaware Road over Bobs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.