US Bridges

CR 1300N over Branch of Pipe Creek

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 01.00 E CR 200 E · Structure no. 4800192

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
214
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1300N over Branch of Pipe Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 1300N over Branch of Pipe Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 214 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1300N
CrossesBranch of Pipe Creek
Location01.00 E CR 200 E
RouteCounty Highway 80
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.29193, -85.62
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2023)
Projected traffic304 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 1300N over Branch of Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1300N over Branch of 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 1300N over Branch of Pipe Creek carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1300N over Branch of Pipe Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1300N over Branch of Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.