US Bridges

High School RD over Falcon Creek

Poor

Marion County, Indiana · 00.01 S of 52nd ST · Structure no. 4900477

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,715
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

High School RD over Falcon Creek is a steel culvert carrying High School RD over Falcon 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 15,715 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,350 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHigh School RD
CrossesFalcon Creek
Location00.01 S of 52nd ST
RouteCity Street 193
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.84549, -86.2708
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,715 (2019)
Projected traffic23,350 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was High School RD over Falcon Creek built?

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

What condition is High School RD over Falcon 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 High School RD over Falcon Creek carry?

About 15,715 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is High School RD over Falcon Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns High School RD over Falcon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.