US Bridges

Pipe Creek RD over Trace Branch Pipe Creek

Good

Franklin County, Indiana · 00.10 S of Haytown RD · Structure no. 2400031

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pipe Creek RD over Trace Branch Pipe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pipe Creek RD over Trace Branch Pipe Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesPipe Creek RD
CrossesTrace Branch Pipe Creek
Location00.10 S of Haytown RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.41814, -85.1231
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic175 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pipe Creek RD over Trace Branch Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pipe Creek RD over Trace Branch Pipe Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pipe Creek RD over Trace Branch Pipe Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pipe Creek RD over Trace Branch Pipe Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pipe Creek RD over Trace Branch Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.