US Bridges

76th ST over Crooked Creek

PoorPosted for load

Marion County, Indiana · 00.22 E of Michigan RD · Structure no. 4900018

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
215
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

76th ST over Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 76th ST over Crooked Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 215 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries76th ST
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location00.22 E of Michigan RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.89073, -86.20844
Functional classUrban Local

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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating10.7 US tons
Inventory rating6.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2019)
Projected traffic320 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 76th ST over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 76th ST over Crooked 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 76th ST over Crooked Creek carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 76th ST over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns 76th ST over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.