US Bridges

SR 13 over Pipe Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.53 S SR 37 · Structure no. 003350

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,987
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Pipe Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 13 over Pipe Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 60 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 5 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 2,987 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2030. The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 13
CrossesPipe Creek
Location00.53 S SR 37
RouteState Highway 13
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.15545, -85.86282
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,987 (2021)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2030
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 13 over Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 13 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 13 over Pipe Creek carry?

About 2,987 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Pipe Creek?

The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.