US Bridges

Carroll Road over Dry Branch

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.25 S of 79th ST · Structure no. 4900460

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,421
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carroll Road over Dry Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Carroll Road over Dry Branch in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 7,421 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,030 by 2039. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCarroll Road
CrossesDry Branch
Location00.25 S of 79th ST
RouteCity Street 309
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.89493, -85.93808
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,421 (2019)
Projected traffic11,030 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$687,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carroll Road over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carroll Road over Dry Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Carroll Road over Dry Branch carry?

About 7,421 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Carroll Road over Dry Branch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Carroll Road over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.