Sunman RD over Branch of Pipe Creek
FairPosted for loadFranklin County, Indiana · 00.10 S of ST Marys RD · Structure no. 2400078
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sunman RD over Branch of Pipe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sunman RD over Branch of Pipe Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sunman RD over Branch of Pipe Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sunman RD over Branch 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 Sunman RD over Branch of Pipe Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sunman RD over Branch of Pipe Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Sunman RD over Branch of Pipe Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.