G Road (bridge #25 over Marble Creek
Ripley County, Indiana · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- G Road (bridge #25 over Marble Creek in Ripley County, Indiana, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 10 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2014).
- It is one of 117 of the 191 inventoried bridges in Ripley County rated fair (61.3%); 9 (4.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated September 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Masonry deck arch |
| Length | about 23 ft |
| Location | 1.1 Miles East of West Pe |
| NBI structure number | AFINLTWL00631 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | September 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Indiana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Ripley County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-74 over Pipe Creek | 1962 | 20,327 | Good |
| I-74 over Little Pipe Creek | 1962 | 18,786 | Good |
| I-74 over Branch Little Pipe Creek | 1962 | 18,786 | Good |
| SR 229 over I-74 | 1962 | 15,532 | Fair |
| I-74 EB over Western Creek | 1962 | 12,614 | Good |
| I-74 WB over Western Creek | 1962 | 12,266 | Good |
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