Thrush DR over Falcon Creek
PoorMarion County, Indiana · 00.17 S of 34th ST · Structure no. 4900119
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 618
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thrush DR over Falcon Creek is a steel culvert carrying Thrush DR over Falcon Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 618 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 919 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 38 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
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Frequently asked questions
When was Thrush DR over Falcon Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Thrush DR 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 Thrush DR over Falcon Creek carry?
About 618 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Thrush DR over Falcon Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Thrush DR over Falcon Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.