Ellis Road over Little Pipe Creek
FairMiami County, Indiana · 0.00 E of Flora · Structure no. 5200056
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ellis Road over Little Pipe Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ellis Road over Little Pipe Creek in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 975 by 2031. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ellis Road over Little Pipe Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ellis Road 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Ellis Road over Little Pipe Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ellis Road over Little Pipe Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ellis Road over Little Pipe Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.