US Bridges

Harding ST over Highland Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.40 S of Troy Ave · Structure no. 4900509

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,151
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harding ST over Highland Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Harding ST over Highland Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 17,151 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,490 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHarding ST
CrossesHighland Creek
Location00.40 S of Troy Ave
RouteCity Street 1277
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.71635, -86.18699
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,151 (2019)
Projected traffic25,490 by 2039
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harding ST over Highland Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harding ST over Highland 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Harding ST over Highland Creek carry?

About 17,151 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Harding ST over Highland Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Harding ST over Highland Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.