Pipe Creek RD over Pipe Creek
FairPosted for loadFranklin County, Indiana · 00.30 N of Snail Creek RD · Structure no. 2400032
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 105 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pipe Creek RD over Pipe Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Pipe Creek RD over Pipe Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 98 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pipe Creek RD over Pipe Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Pipe Creek RD over Pipe Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Pipe Creek RD over Pipe Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pipe Creek RD over Pipe Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Pipe Creek RD over Pipe Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.