I-74 over Pipe Creek
GoodRipley County, Indiana · 00.75 E SR 101 · Structure no. 045280
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,327
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-74 over Pipe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-74 over 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 20,327 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,221 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-74 over Pipe Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-74 over 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 Pipe Creek carry?
About 20,327 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I-74 over Pipe Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.
Who owns I-74 over Pipe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.