Lafayette Road over Little Eagle Creek
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.20 NW of 30th Street · Structure no. 4900114
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1935
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,627
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lafayette Road over Little Eagle Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lafayette Road over Little Eagle Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1935, so it is 102 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.
It carries about 15,627 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,221 by 2039. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lafayette Road over Little Eagle Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1935.
What condition is Lafayette Road 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 Lafayette Road over Little Eagle Creek carry?
About 15,627 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lafayette Road over Little Eagle Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Lafayette Road over Little Eagle Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.