US Bridges

CR 1100 South over Big Pipe Creek

Fair

Miami County, Indiana · 0.20 E of CR 1050 E · Structure no. 5200119

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1100 South over Big Pipe Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 1100 South over Big Pipe Creek in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2031. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 1100 South
CrossesBig Pipe Creek
Location0.20 E of CR 1050 E
RouteCounty Highway 12
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.60916, -85.87128
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2011)
Projected traffic250 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1100 South over Big Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1100 South over Big 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 1100 South over Big Pipe Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1100 South over Big Pipe Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1100 South over Big Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.