US Bridges

F Road over Marble Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Indiana · 0.75MI E Ofw Perimeter RD · Structure no. 000031531-00421

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

F Road over Marble Creek is a steel culvert carrying F Road over Marble Creek in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesF Road
CrossesMarble Creek
Location0.75MI E Ofw Perimeter RD
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyJefferson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.913, -85.44983
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2023)
Projected traffic2 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
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 F Road over Marble Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is F Road over Marble 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does F Road over Marble Creek carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is F Road over Marble Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns F Road over Marble Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.