US Bridges

Lynhurst DR over Seerley Creek

Poor

Marion County, Indiana · 00.35 N Kentucky Ave · Structure no. 4900365

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,130
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lynhurst DR over Seerley Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Lynhurst DR over Seerley Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 115 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 15,130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,482 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLynhurst DR
CrossesSeerley Creek
Location00.35 N Kentucky Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.71374, -86.25032
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,130 (2019)
Projected traffic22,482 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lynhurst DR over Seerley Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Lynhurst DR over Seerley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Lynhurst DR over Seerley Creek carry?

About 15,130 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lynhurst DR over Seerley Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lynhurst DR over Seerley Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.