US Bridges

New Augusta RD over Little Eagle Creek

Poor

Marion County, Indiana · 00.30 S 79th ST · Structure no. 4900476

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,976
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Augusta RD over Little Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying New Augusta RD over Little Eagle Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 2,976 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,420 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNew Augusta RD
CrossesLittle Eagle Creek
Location00.30 S 79th ST
RouteCity Street 277
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.8925, -86.23648
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,976 (2019)
Projected traffic4,420 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$942,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Augusta RD over Little Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Augusta RD over Little Eagle 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does New Augusta RD over Little Eagle Creek carry?

About 2,976 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is New Augusta RD over Little Eagle Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns New Augusta RD over Little Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.