Falcon Drive over Falcon Creek
PoorMarion County, Indiana · 00.05 S of 30th ST · Structure no. 4900118
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,072
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Falcon Drive over Falcon Creek is a steel culvert carrying Falcon Drive over Falcon Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1955, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,072 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,593 by 2039. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Falcon Drive over Falcon Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Falcon Drive over Falcon Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Falcon Drive over Falcon Creek carry?
About 1,072 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Falcon Drive over Falcon Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Falcon Drive over Falcon Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.