US Bridges

CR 1350 E over Little Pipe Creek

Fair

Howard County, Indiana · 0.4 MI N CR 500 N · Structure no. 3400108

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,391
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1350 E over Little Pipe Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 1350 E over Little Pipe Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 2,391 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,916 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCR 1350 E
CrossesLittle Pipe Creek
Location0.4 MI N CR 500 N
RouteCounty Highway 549
CountyHoward County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.55748, -85.87341
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,391 (2018)
Projected traffic3,916 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 1350 E over Little Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1350 E over Little 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 CR 1350 E over Little Pipe Creek carry?

About 2,391 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1350 E over Little Pipe Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1350 E over Little Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.