US Bridges

Thompson Road over Dollar Hide Creek

PoorPosted for load

Marion County, Indiana · 01.75 E Mooresville RD · Structure no. 4900366

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,998
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thompson Road over Dollar Hide Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Thompson Road over Dollar Hide Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,998 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,941 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesThompson Road
CrossesDollar Hide Creek
Location01.75 E Mooresville RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.6914, -86.266
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating29.9 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,998 (2019)
Projected traffic5,941 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thompson Road over Dollar Hide Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thompson Road over Dollar Hide 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 Thompson Road over Dollar Hide Creek carry?

About 3,998 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Thompson Road over Dollar Hide Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Thompson Road over Dollar Hide Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.