US Bridges

Fox Hill Drive over Crooked Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.02 W of Grandview DR · Structure no. 4900062

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,320
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox Hill Drive over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Fox Hill Drive over Crooked Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 66 years old, older 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 5,320 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,905 by 2039. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFox Hill Drive
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location00.02 W of Grandview DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.86473, -86.18917
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,320 (2019)
Projected traffic7,905 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fox Hill Drive over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Fox Hill Drive over Crooked 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 Fox Hill Drive over Crooked Creek carry?

About 5,320 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Fox Hill Drive over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Fox Hill Drive over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.