38th Street WB over Crooked Creek
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.35 E of Kessler Blvd · Structure no. 4900129
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 195 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,232
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
38th Street WB over Crooked Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 38th Street WB over Crooked Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 60 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 13,232 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,662 by 2039. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 38th Street WB over Crooked Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is 38th Street WB over Crooked 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 WB over Crooked Creek carry?
About 13,232 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 38th Street WB over Crooked Creek?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns 38th Street WB over Crooked Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.