US Bridges

Kentucky Avenue over Big Eagle Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.10 NE of Raymond Stree · Structure no. 4900299

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,848
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kentucky Avenue over Big Eagle Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Kentucky Avenue over Big Eagle Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 90 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 6,848 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,180 by 2039. The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKentucky Avenue
CrossesBig Eagle Creek
Location00.10 NE of Raymond Stree
RouteCity Street 4099
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.73636, -86.19705
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length205 ft (62.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,848 (2019)
Projected traffic10,180 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Kentucky Avenue over Big Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Kentucky Avenue 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 Kentucky Avenue over Big Eagle Creek carry?

About 6,848 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Kentucky Avenue over Big Eagle Creek?

The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Kentucky Avenue over Big Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.