US Bridges

CR 1100N over Pipe Creek

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 00.10 E SR 9 · Structure no. 4800029

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,561
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1100N over Pipe Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1100N over Pipe Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 95 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 1,561 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,211 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 1100N
CrossesPipe Creek
Location00.10 E SR 9
RouteCity Street 516
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.26325, -85.66669
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,561 (2023)
Projected traffic2,211 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1100N over Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is CR 1100N 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 1100N over Pipe Creek carry?

About 1,561 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1100N over Pipe Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1100N over Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.