US Bridges

East Perimeter Roa over Big Creek Tributary.

GoodPosted for load

Ripley County, Indiana · 0.9 Mile North of J Road · Structure no. AFINLTWL00643

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

East Perimeter Roa over Big Creek Tributary. is a concrete frame carrying East Perimeter Roa over Big Creek Tributary. in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2034. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Perimeter Roa
CrossesBig Creek Tributary.
Location0.9 Mile North of J Road
CountyRipley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.99992, -85.36017
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 Roa over Big Creek Tributary. built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Perimeter Roa 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 Roa over Big Creek Tributary. carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is East Perimeter Roa over Big Creek Tributary.?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns East Perimeter Roa over Big Creek Tributary.?

It is owned by the Air Force.