US Bridges

Moore RD over Sheets Creek

PoorPosted for load

Marion County, Indiana · 00.41 N of 86th ST · Structure no. 4900001

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,697
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moore RD over Sheets Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Moore RD over Sheets Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,697 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,980 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesMoore RD
CrossesSheets Creek
Location00.41 N of 86th ST
RouteCity Street 287
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.91586, -86.28826
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,697 (2019)
Projected traffic6,980 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moore RD over Sheets Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moore RD over Sheets Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Moore RD over Sheets Creek carry?

About 4,697 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Moore RD over Sheets Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Moore RD over Sheets Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.