CR 1050 East over Big Pipe Creek
PoorPosted for loadMiami County, Indiana · 0.40 N of CR 1100 S · Structure no. 5200139
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 1050 East over Big Pipe Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1050 East over Big Pipe Creek in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,610 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 36 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 1050 East over Big Pipe Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is CR 1050 East over Big 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 CR 1050 East over Big Pipe Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is CR 1050 East over Big Pipe Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns CR 1050 East over Big Pipe Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.