US Bridges

Southport RD over Goose Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.05 E of Mooresville RD · Structure no. 4900412

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,810
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southport RD over Goose Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Southport RD over Goose Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 3,810 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,660 by 2039. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSouthport RD
CrossesGoose Creek
Location00.05 E of Mooresville RD
RouteCity Street 12
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.65487, -86.27732
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,810 (2019)
Projected traffic5,660 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Southport RD over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Southport RD over Goose 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 Southport RD over Goose Creek carry?

About 3,810 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Southport RD over Goose Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Southport RD over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.