US Bridges

Flat Branch DR over Flat Branch

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.15 N of Fry RD · Structure no. 4900658

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
310
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flat Branch DR over Flat Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Flat Branch DR over Flat Branch in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesFlat Branch DR
CrossesFlat Branch
Location00.15 N of Fry RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.65617, -86.02266
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2019)
Projected traffic460 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Flat Branch DR over Flat Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flat Branch DR over Flat Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Flat Branch DR over Flat Branch carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Flat Branch DR over Flat Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Flat Branch DR over Flat Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.