US Bridges

River RD over Carmel Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.30 N I-465 · Structure no. 4900621

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,889
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD over Carmel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying River RD over Carmel Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,889 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,152 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRiver RD
CrossesCarmel Creek
Location00.30 N I-465
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.91956, -86.09499
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,889 (2019)
Projected traffic19,152 by 2039
Trucks12%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River RD over Carmel Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is River RD over Carmel Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does River RD over Carmel Creek carry?

About 12,889 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is River RD over Carmel Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns River RD over Carmel Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.