Old SR 18 over Pipe Creek
GoodGrant County, Indiana · 00.83 MI W of SR 18 · Structure no. 2700124
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 370
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old SR 18 over Pipe Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Old SR 18 over Pipe Creek in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old SR 18 over Pipe Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Old SR 18 over Pipe Creek carry?
About 370 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old SR 18 over Pipe Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Old SR 18 over Pipe Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.