US Bridges

Harrison ST over Pipe Creek

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Indiana · 00.10 S Water ST · Structure no. 4800179

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,916
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison ST over Pipe Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harrison ST over Pipe Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,916 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,714 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHarrison ST
CrossesPipe Creek
Location00.10 S Water ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.26007, -85.67441
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,916 (2023)
Projected traffic2,714 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison ST over Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Harrison ST 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 Harrison ST over Pipe Creek carry?

About 1,916 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harrison ST over Pipe Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison ST over Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.