US Bridges

Pipe Creek RD over Russell Br of Pipe Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Indiana · 00.02 Mi. S. Russell RD · Structure no. 2400056

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pipe Creek RD over Russell Br of Pipe Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pipe Creek RD over Russell Br of Pipe Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 114 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 151 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPipe Creek RD
CrossesRussell Br of Pipe Creek
Location00.02 Mi. S. Russell RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.34924, -85.10511
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2024)
Projected traffic151 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Russell Br of Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pipe Creek RD over Russell Br of 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 Russell Br of Pipe Creek carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pipe Creek RD over Russell Br of Pipe Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Pipe Creek RD over Russell Br of Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.