US Bridges

High School RD over Farley Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.50 N of 10th ST · Structure no. 4900198

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,223
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

High School RD over Farley Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying High School RD over Farley Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5,223 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,760 by 2039. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHigh School RD
CrossesFarley Creek
Location00.50 N of 10th ST
RouteCity Street 217
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.7862, -86.26897
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,223 (2019)
Projected traffic7,760 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was High School RD over Farley Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is High School RD over Farley 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 High School RD over Farley Creek carry?

About 5,223 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is High School RD over Farley Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns High School RD over Farley Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.