US Bridges

CR 1250N over Pipe Creek

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 00.10 W CR 200 E · Structure no. 4800024

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
147
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1250N over Pipe Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 1250N over Pipe Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 147 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1250N
CrossesPipe Creek
Location00.10 W CR 200 E
RouteCounty Highway 82
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.28482, -85.63661
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2023)
Projected traffic209 by 2043
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$730,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1250N over Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1250N 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1250N over Pipe Creek carry?

About 147 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 1250N over Pipe Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1250N over Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.