US Bridges

Georgetown Road over I-65 Little Eagle Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 02.56 S I-465 · Structure no. 036940

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
436 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,096
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Georgetown Road over I-65 Little Eagle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Georgetown Road over I-65 Little Eagle Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 56 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 23,096 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,715 by 2042. The structure is 436 ft (132.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGeorgetown Road
CrossesI-65 Little Eagle Creek
Location02.56 S I-465
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.83913, -86.24232
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length436 ft (132.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,096 (2022)
Projected traffic27,715 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState 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 Georgetown Road over I-65 Little Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Georgetown Road over I-65 Little Eagle 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Georgetown Road over I-65 Little Eagle Creek carry?

About 23,096 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Georgetown Road over I-65 Little Eagle Creek?

The structure is 436 ft (132.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Georgetown Road over I-65 Little Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.