US Bridges

SR 128 over Pipe Creek

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 03.82 E SR 37 · Structure no. 026260

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
142 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,978
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 128 over Pipe Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 128 over Pipe Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 105 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 6 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 1,978 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,282 by 2030. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 128
CrossesPipe Creek
Location03.82 E SR 37
RouteState Highway 128
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.21951, -85.78942
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,978 (2004)
Projected traffic3,282 by 2030
Trucks10%
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 128 over Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SR 128 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 128 over Pipe Creek carry?

About 1,978 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 128 over Pipe Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 128 over Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.