Morris ST over Big Eagle Creek
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.45 E of Tibbs Ave · Structure no. 4900289
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 253 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,603
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Morris ST over Big Eagle Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morris ST over Big Eagle Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 69 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 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 20,603 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,620 by 2039. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Morris ST over Big Eagle Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Morris ST over Big 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Morris ST over Big Eagle Creek carry?
About 20,603 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Morris ST over Big Eagle Creek?
The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Morris ST over Big Eagle Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.