US Bridges

Emerson Avenue over Pleasant Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.50 S of County Line RD · Structure no. 4100612

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,836
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emerson Avenue over Pleasant Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Emerson Avenue over Pleasant Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6 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 26,836 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,892 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEmerson Avenue
CrossesPleasant Creek
Location0.50 S of County Line RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.62851, -86.08269
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,836 (2022)
Projected traffic42,892 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Emerson Avenue over Pleasant Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emerson Avenue over Pleasant 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 Emerson Avenue over Pleasant Creek carry?

About 26,836 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Emerson Avenue over Pleasant Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Emerson Avenue over Pleasant Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.