SR 18 over Little Pipe Creek
FairMiami County, Indiana · 02.78 E SR 19 · Structure no. 004750
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,287
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 18 over Little Pipe Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 18 over Little Pipe Creek in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 92 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 3,287 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,752 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 18 over Little Pipe Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is SR 18 over Little 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR 18 over Little Pipe Creek carry?
About 3,287 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SR 18 over Little Pipe Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns SR 18 over Little Pipe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.