US Bridges

Eagledale DR over Falcon Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.45 S of 30th ST · Structure no. 4900117

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
645
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eagledale DR over Falcon Creek is a steel culvert carrying Eagledale DR over Falcon Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 70 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 645 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 958 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEagledale DR
CrossesFalcon Creek
Location00.45 S of 30th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.80311, -86.22742
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic645 (2019)
Projected traffic958 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eagledale DR over Falcon Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Eagledale DR over Falcon 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 Eagledale DR over Falcon Creek carry?

About 645 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Eagledale DR over Falcon Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Eagledale DR over Falcon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.