US Bridges

Pipe Creek RD over Russell Branch

Good

Franklin County, Indiana · 00.50 E of Sawmill RD · Structure no. 2400117

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pipe Creek RD over Russell Branch is a steel culvert carrying Pipe Creek RD over Russell Branch in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 150 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPipe Creek RD
CrossesRussell Branch
Location00.50 E of Sawmill RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.35318, -85.09832
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic150 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 Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pipe Creek RD over Russell Branch 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 Russell Branch carry?

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

How long is Pipe Creek RD over Russell Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Pipe Creek RD over Russell Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.