US Bridges

SR 18 over Pipe Creek

Fair

Grant County, Indiana · 01.09 E SR 13 · Structure no. 004800

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,839
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over Pipe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 18 over Pipe Creek in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,839 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,576 by 2033. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 18
CrossesPipe Creek
Location01.09 E SR 13
RouteState Highway 18
CountyGrant County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.57436, -85.80447
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,839 (2018)
Projected traffic10,576 by 2033
Trucks13%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 18 over Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 18 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 18 over Pipe Creek carry?

About 4,839 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over Pipe Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.