US Bridges

Mcfarland RD over Derbyshire Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.10 S of Edgewood Ave · Structure no. 4900385

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,036
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcfarland RD over Derbyshire Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mcfarland RD over Derbyshire Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 8,036 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,940 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMcfarland RD
CrossesDerbyshire Creek
Location00.10 S of Edgewood Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.67867, -86.11104
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,036 (2019)
Projected traffic11,940 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcfarland RD over Derbyshire Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcfarland RD over Derbyshire 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 Mcfarland RD over Derbyshire Creek carry?

About 8,036 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mcfarland RD over Derbyshire Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Mcfarland RD over Derbyshire Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.