Water Street over Little Pipe Creek
PoorPosted for loadMiami County, Indiana · 0.30 E of CR 1000 E · Structure no. 5200121
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Water Street over Little Pipe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Water Street over Little Pipe Creek in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Water Street over Little Pipe Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Water Street over Little Pipe Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Water Street over Little Pipe Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Water Street over Little Pipe Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Water Street over Little Pipe Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.