US Bridges

Fox RD over Dry Branch

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.35 W of Oaklandon RD · Structure no. 4900035

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,759
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox RD over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Fox RD over Dry Branch in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1948, 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 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 24,759 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,791 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesFox RD
CrossesDry Branch
Location00.35 W of Oaklandon RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.90195, -85.96405
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,759 (2019)
Projected traffic36,791 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fox RD over Dry Branch built?

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

What condition is Fox RD over Dry Branch 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 Fox RD over Dry Branch carry?

About 24,759 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fox RD over Dry Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Fox RD over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.