US Bridges

Carroll Road over Brier Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.45 N of Brookville RD · Structure no. 4900359

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,185
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carroll Road over Brier Creek is a concrete slab carrying Carroll Road over Brier Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,185 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,590 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCarroll Road
CrossesBrier Creek
Location00.45 N of Brookville RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.7406, -85.95183
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,185 (2023)
Projected traffic5,590 by 2043
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 Carroll Road over Brier Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carroll Road over Brier 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 Carroll Road over Brier Creek carry?

About 3,185 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Carroll Road over Brier Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Carroll Road over Brier Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.