US Bridges

Furnas RD over Dollar Hide Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.90 N of Mills RD · Structure no. 4900367

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,204
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Furnas RD over Dollar Hide Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Furnas RD over Dollar Hide Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6,204 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,889 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFurnas RD
CrossesDollar Hide Creek
Location00.90 N of Mills RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.68311, -86.25886
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,204 (2023)
Projected traffic10,889 by 2043
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Furnas RD over Dollar Hide Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Furnas RD over Dollar Hide 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 Furnas RD over Dollar Hide Creek carry?

About 6,204 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Furnas RD over Dollar Hide Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Furnas RD over Dollar Hide Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.