US Bridges

SR 218 over Branch of Pipe Creek

Good

Miami County, Indiana · 00.16 E of S. Jct. US 31 · Structure no. 028944

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,203
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 218 over Branch of Pipe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 218 over Branch of Pipe Creek in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,203 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,340 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 218
CrossesBranch of Pipe Creek
Location00.16 E of S. Jct. US 31
RouteState Highway 218
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.66059, -86.12509
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,203 (2020)
Projected traffic1,340 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 218 over Branch of Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 218 over Branch of Pipe Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 218 over Branch of Pipe Creek carry?

About 1,203 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 218 over Branch of Pipe Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 218 over Branch of Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.