Pipe Creek Road over Pipe Creek
FairRipley County, Indiana · 00.21 E of St. Marys Roa · Structure no. 6900104
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pipe Creek Road over Pipe Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pipe Creek Road over Pipe Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pipe Creek Road over Pipe Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pipe Creek Road over 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Pipe Creek Road over Pipe Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pipe Creek Road over Pipe Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Pipe Creek Road over Pipe Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.