US Bridges

SR 18 over Pipe Creek

Good

Grant County, Indiana · 03.60 E SR 13 · Structure no. 004811

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,180
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over Pipe Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 18 over Pipe Creek in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,180 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,760 by 2040. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 18
CrossesPipe Creek
Location03.60 E SR 13
RouteState Highway 18
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.56903, -85.75687
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,180 (2020)
Projected traffic8,760 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 over Pipe Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 18 over Pipe Creek carry?

About 7,180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over Pipe Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.