US Bridges

K Road over Big Graham Creek

FairPosted for load

Ripley County, Indiana · 0.5 Miles West of East Pe · Structure no. AFINLTWL00628

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
105 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

K Road over Big Graham Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying K Road over Big Graham Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2034. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesK Road
CrossesBig Graham Creek
Location0.5 Miles West of East Pe
CountyRipley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.00808, -85.37067
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 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 closed8.7 mi (14 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$263,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was K Road over Big Graham Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is K Road over Big Graham 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does K Road over Big Graham Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is K Road over Big Graham Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns K Road over Big Graham Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.