US Bridges

Holt Road over Big Eagle Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.30 N of Rockville Road · Structure no. 4900479

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
338 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,768
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holt Road over Big Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holt Road over Big Eagle Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 49 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 6 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 14,768 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,940 by 2039. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesHolt Road
CrossesBig Eagle Creek
Location00.30 N of Rockville Road
RouteCity Street 4189
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.76512, -86.22681
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,768 (2019)
Projected traffic21,940 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holt Road over Big Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Holt Road over Big Eagle 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Holt Road over Big Eagle Creek carry?

About 14,768 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Holt Road over Big Eagle Creek?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Holt Road over Big Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.