US Bridges

Brill ST over Highland Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Indiana · 00.57 N of Hanna Ave · Structure no. 4900381

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,856
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brill ST over Highland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Brill ST over Highland Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,856 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,240 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBrill ST
CrossesHighland Creek
Location00.57 N of Hanna Ave
RouteCity Street 1219
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.71608, -86.15381
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,856 (2019)
Projected traffic4,240 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$784,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brill ST over Highland Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brill ST over Highland 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 Brill ST over Highland Creek carry?

About 2,856 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brill ST over Highland Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Brill ST over Highland Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.