US Bridges

US 35SR 22 over Little Pipe Creek

Good

Grant County, Indiana · 01.46 S SR 13 · Structure no. 011207

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,221
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35SR 22 over Little Pipe Creek is a steel culvert carrying US 35SR 22 over Little Pipe Creek in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 4,221 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,129 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesUS 35SR 22
CrossesLittle Pipe Creek
Location01.46 S SR 13
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.4794, -85.7973
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,221 (2018)
Projected traffic6,129 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 35SR 22 over Little Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 35SR 22 over Little 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 35SR 22 over Little Pipe Creek carry?

About 4,221 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 35SR 22 over Little Pipe Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 35SR 22 over Little Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.