US Bridges

Cooper RD over Crooked Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.20 N of 38th ST · Structure no. 4900136

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooper RD over Crooked Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Cooper RD over Crooked Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 326 by 2039. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCooper RD
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location00.20 N of 38th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.82742, -86.20467
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2019)
Projected traffic326 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Cooper RD over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cooper 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 Cooper RD over Crooked Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cooper RD over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cooper RD over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.