US Bridges

East Perimeter RD over Big Creek Tributary

Good

Ripley County, Indiana · 0.1 Miles South of I Road · Structure no. AFINLTWL00642

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

East Perimeter RD over Big Creek Tributary is a concrete frame carrying East Perimeter RD over Big Creek Tributary in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2034. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEast Perimeter RD
CrossesBig Creek Tributary
Location0.1 Miles South of I Road
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.95546, -85.36542
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 East Perimeter RD over Big Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Perimeter RD over Big Creek Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does East Perimeter RD over Big Creek Tributary carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is East Perimeter RD over Big Creek Tributary?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns East Perimeter RD over Big Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the Air Force.