US Bridges

Mendenhall RD over Goose Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.35 N of Camby RD · Structure no. 4900653

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,807
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mendenhall RD over Goose Creek is a steel culvert carrying Mendenhall RD over Goose Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 3,807 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,660 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMendenhall RD
CrossesGoose Creek
Location00.35 N of Camby RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.66718, -86.28836
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,807 (2019)
Projected traffic5,660 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Mendenhall RD over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mendenhall RD over Goose 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 Mendenhall RD over Goose Creek carry?

About 3,807 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mendenhall RD over Goose Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mendenhall RD over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.