US Bridges

Michigan ST over Little Eagle Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.17 E of Holt RD · Structure no. 4900189

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,181
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Michigan ST over Little Eagle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Michigan ST over Little Eagle Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 6 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 10,181 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,130 by 2039. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMichigan ST
CrossesLittle Eagle Creek
Location00.17 E of Holt RD
RouteCity Street 744
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.77375, -86.22494
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,181 (2019)
Projected traffic15,130 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Michigan ST over Little Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Michigan ST over Little Eagle 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 Michigan ST over Little Eagle Creek carry?

About 10,181 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Michigan ST over Little Eagle Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Michigan ST over Little Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.