US Bridges

CR 150 East over Little Pipe Creek

FairPosted for load

Miami County, Indiana · 0.40 N of CR 500 S · Structure no. 5200082

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 150 East over Little Pipe Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 150 East over Little Pipe Creek in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 105 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 150 East
CrossesLittle Pipe Creek
Location0.40 N of CR 500 S
RouteCounty Highway 53
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.69763, -86.0436
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2011)
Projected traffic200 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 150 East over Little Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is CR 150 East 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 CR 150 East over Little Pipe Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 150 East over Little Pipe Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 150 East over Little Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.