US Bridges

71st ST over Little Eagle Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.52 E of Georgetown RD · Structure no. 4900041

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,713
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

71st ST over Little Eagle Creek is a concrete slab carrying 71st ST over Little Eagle Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 33,713 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,100 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Carries71st ST
CrossesLittle Eagle Creek
Location00.52 E of Georgetown RD
RouteCity Street 176
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.88242, -86.23424
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,713 (2019)
Projected traffic50,100 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 71st ST over Little Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 71st ST over Little Eagle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 71st ST over Little Eagle Creek carry?

About 33,713 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 71st ST over Little Eagle Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns 71st ST over Little Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.