US Bridges

I-74 over Big Run Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 03.50 E I-465 · Structure no. 044610

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,658
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 over Big Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-74 over Big Run Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 41,658 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,000 by 2030. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-74
CrossesBig Run Creek
Location03.50 E I-465
RouteInterstate 74
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.70272, -85.99554
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating97.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,658 (2004)
Projected traffic83,000 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 I-74 over Big Run Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-74 over Big Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-74 over Big Run Creek carry?

About 41,658 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-74 over Big Run Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m).

Who owns I-74 over Big Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.