US Bridges

Coffman RD over Little Eagle Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.35 N of 62nd ST · Structure no. 4900051

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,494
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coffman RD over Little Eagle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Coffman RD over Little Eagle Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 4,494 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,680 by 2039. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCoffman RD
CrossesLittle Eagle Creek
Location00.35 N of 62nd ST
RouteCity Street 273
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.87264, -86.24091
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,494 (2019)
Projected traffic6,680 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$832,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coffman RD over Little Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

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

About 4,494 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Coffman RD over Little Eagle Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Coffman RD over Little Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.