Derbyshire Road over Derbyshire Creek
PoorClosed to trafficMarion County, Indiana · 00.40 NE of Southport RD · Structure no. 4900437
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,716
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Derbyshire Road over Derbyshire Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Derbyshire Road over Derbyshire Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 90 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1,716 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Derbyshire Road over Derbyshire Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is Derbyshire Road over Derbyshire Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Derbyshire Road over Derbyshire Creek carry?
About 1,716 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Derbyshire Road over Derbyshire Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Derbyshire Road over Derbyshire Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.