US Bridges

Southeastern Ave over Big Run

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.70 NW of Thompson RD · Structure no. 4900397

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,387
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southeastern Ave over Big Run is a concrete culvert carrying Southeastern Ave over Big Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 6,387 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,491 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSoutheastern Ave
CrossesBig Run
Location00.70 NW of Thompson RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.70233, -86.00639
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,387 (2019)
Projected traffic9,491 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 Southeastern Ave over Big Run built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southeastern Ave over Big Run 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 Southeastern Ave over Big Run carry?

About 6,387 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Southeastern Ave over Big Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Southeastern Ave over Big Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.