Frontage Road over Branch of Western Creek
FairRipley County, Indiana · 00.68 W of St. Marys Roa · Structure no. 6900148
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Frontage Road over Branch of Western Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Frontage Road over Branch of Western Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Frontage Road over Branch of Western Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Frontage Road over Branch of 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 Frontage Road over Branch of Western Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Frontage Road over Branch of Western Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Frontage Road over Branch of Western Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.