US Bridges

Kentucky Ave over Seerley Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.05 NE of Mann RD · Structure no. 4900368

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,565
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kentucky Ave over Seerley Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Kentucky Ave over Seerley Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,565 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,587 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesKentucky Ave
CrossesSeerley Creek
Location00.05 NE of Mann RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.71457, -86.23756
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,565 (2019)
Projected traffic27,587 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
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 Kentucky Ave over Seerley Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kentucky Ave over Seerley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Kentucky Ave over Seerley Creek carry?

About 18,565 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Kentucky Ave over Seerley Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Kentucky Ave over Seerley Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.