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Hollingsworth RD over Little Eagle Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Indiana · 00.20 S of 62nd ST · Structure no. 4900050

Built
1902
123 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
634
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollingsworth RD over Little Eagle Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Hollingsworth RD over Little Eagle Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1902, so it is 123 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 634 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHollingsworth RD
CrossesLittle Eagle Creek
Location00.20 S of 62nd ST
RouteCity Street 271
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.86477, -86.24672
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating18.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic634 (2019)
Projected traffic940 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$1.7 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hollingsworth RD over Little Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hollingsworth RD over Little Eagle Creek 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 Hollingsworth RD over Little Eagle Creek carry?

About 634 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hollingsworth RD over Little Eagle Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Hollingsworth RD over Little Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.