US Bridges

Lafayette RD over Traders Hollow

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.21 N of Moore RD · Structure no. 4900003

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,122
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lafayette RD over Traders Hollow is a concrete culvert carrying Lafayette RD over Traders Hollow in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 77 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 10,122 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,040 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLafayette RD
CrossesTraders Hollow
Location00.21 N of Moore RD
RouteCity Street 433
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.89778, -86.30216
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,122 (2019)
Projected traffic15,040 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Lafayette RD over Traders Hollow built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Lafayette RD over Traders Hollow 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lafayette RD over Traders Hollow carry?

About 10,122 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lafayette RD over Traders Hollow?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Lafayette RD over Traders Hollow?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.