US Bridges

East Perimeter Roa over Big Creek

Poor

Ripley County, Indiana · 3.0 Miles North of East P · Structure no. AFINLTWL00644

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
50 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

East Perimeter Roa over Big Creek is a steel culvert carrying East Perimeter Roa over Big Creek 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 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2034. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Perimeter Roa
CrossesBig Creek
Location3.0 Miles North of East P
CountyRipley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.93153, -85.36539
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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$90,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Perimeter Roa over Big Creek built?

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

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

About 10 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is East Perimeter Roa over Big Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns East Perimeter Roa over Big Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.