US Bridges

Wonju Road over Tributary of Big Creek

PoorPosted for load

Ripley County, Indiana · 0.3 Mile North of G Road · Structure no. AFINLTWL00609

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Wonju Road over Tributary of Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wonju Road over Tributary of Big Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2034. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWonju Road
CrossesTributary of Big Creek
Location0.3 Mile North of G Road
CountyRipley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.93161, -85.39797
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2014)
Projected traffic12 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wonju Road over Tributary of Big Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wonju Road over Tributary of Big Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Wonju Road over Tributary of Big Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Wonju Road over Tributary of Big Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Wonju Road over Tributary of Big Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.