US Bridges

Country Club RD over Tansel Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.40 N of 21st ST · Structure no. 4900181

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,788
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Country Club RD over Tansel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Country Club RD over Tansel Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 15,788 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,460 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCountry Club RD
CrossesTansel Creek
Location00.40 N of 21st ST
RouteCity Street 177
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.79917, -86.3081
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,788 (2019)
Projected traffic23,460 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Country Club RD over Tansel Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Country Club RD over Tansel 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 Country Club RD over Tansel Creek carry?

About 15,788 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Country Club RD over Tansel Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Country Club RD over Tansel Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.