US Bridges

Cold Spring RD over Crooked Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.60 N of 30th ST · Structure no. 4900135

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,987
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cold Spring RD over Crooked Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Cold Spring RD over Crooked Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 90 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 5,987 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,896 by 2039. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCold Spring RD
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location00.60 N of 30th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.81759, -86.20064
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,987 (2019)
Projected traffic8,896 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cold Spring RD over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Cold Spring RD 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 Cold Spring RD over Crooked Creek carry?

About 5,987 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Cold Spring RD over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Cold Spring RD over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.