US Bridges

Silver Creek Rod over Pipe Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Franklin County, Indiana · 00.10 S of Pipe Creek · Structure no. 2400030

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silver Creek Rod over Pipe Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Silver Creek Rod over Pipe Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 0 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSilver Creek Rod
CrossesPipe Creek
Location00.10 S of Pipe Creek
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.43147, -85.11065
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
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; bridge has failed and is closed
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$75,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Silver Creek Rod over Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Silver Creek Rod over Pipe 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Silver Creek Rod over Pipe Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Silver Creek Rod over Pipe Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Silver Creek Rod over Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.