US Bridges

Forsythe Street over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.20 N of King Street · Structure no. 4100104

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,498
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forsythe Street over Hurricane Creek is a steel culvert carrying Forsythe Street over Hurricane Creek in Johnson 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 2,498 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,609 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesForsythe Street
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0.20 N of King Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.48536, -86.04344
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,498 (2022)
Projected traffic4,609 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Forsythe Street over Hurricane Creek built?

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

What condition is Forsythe Street over Hurricane 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Forsythe Street over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 2,498 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Forsythe Street over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Forsythe Street over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.