US Bridges

38th Street EB over Little Eagle Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.45 E of Georgetown Roa · Structure no. 4900106

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,068
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

38th Street EB over Little Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 38th Street EB over Little Eagle Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 64 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 19,068 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,334 by 2039. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries38th Street EB
CrossesLittle Eagle Creek
Location00.45 E of Georgetown Roa
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.82401, -86.23192
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,068 (2019)
Projected traffic28,334 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 38th Street EB over Little Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is 38th Street EB 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 38th Street EB over Little Eagle Creek carry?

About 19,068 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 38th Street EB over Little Eagle Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns 38th Street EB over Little Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.