US Bridges

10th Street over Little Eagle Creek

Poor

Marion County, Indiana · 01.05 E of Lynhurst Drive · Structure no. 4900187

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,240
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

10th Street over Little Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 10th Street over Little Eagle Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 28,240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,960 by 2039. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Carries10th Street
CrossesLittle Eagle Creek
Location01.05 E of Lynhurst Drive
RouteCity Street 110
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.78032, -86.23078
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (44 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,240 (2019)
Projected traffic41,960 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 10th Street over Little Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10th Street over Little Eagle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 10th Street over Little Eagle Creek carry?

About 28,240 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 10th Street over Little Eagle Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns 10th Street over Little Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.