US Bridges

I-74 over Little Pipe Creek

Good

Ripley County, Indiana · 00.98 W SR 101 · Structure no. 045260

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,786
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 over Little Pipe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-74 over Little Pipe Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,786 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,172 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-74
CrossesLittle Pipe Creek
Location00.98 W SR 101
RouteInterstate 74
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.28041, -85.11289
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating97.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.5 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,786 (2004)
Projected traffic37,172 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 I-74 over Little Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-74 over Little Pipe Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does I-74 over Little Pipe Creek carry?

About 18,786 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-74 over Little Pipe Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns I-74 over Little Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.