Mlk Jr Str over Fall Creek
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.15 N of 21st Street · Structure no. 4900202
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 272 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,421
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mlk Jr Str over Fall Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mlk Jr Str over Fall Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 16,421 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,401 by 2039. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mlk Jr Str over Fall Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mlk Jr Str over Fall 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 Mlk Jr Str over Fall Creek carry?
About 16,421 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mlk Jr Str over Fall Creek?
The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Mlk Jr Str over Fall Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.