US Bridges

White River Pkwy over Crooked Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.45 S of 38th ST · Structure no. 4900133

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,680
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

White River Pkwy over Crooked Creek is a steel culvert carrying White River Pkwy over Crooked Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,680 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,497 by 2039. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWhite River Pkwy
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location00.45 S of 38th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.81823, -86.19146
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,680 (2019)
Projected traffic2,497 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 White River Pkwy over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is White River Pkwy over Crooked Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does White River Pkwy over Crooked Creek carry?

About 1,680 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is White River Pkwy over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns White River Pkwy over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.