US Bridges

Sycamore Hill DR over Blue Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.40 W I-465 · Structure no. 4900681

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
469
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sycamore Hill DR over Blue Creek is a steel culvert carrying Sycamore Hill DR over Blue Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 469 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 697 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSycamore Hill DR
CrossesBlue Creek
Location00.40 W I-465
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.8699, -86.054
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic469 (2019)
Projected traffic697 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Sycamore Hill DR over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sycamore Hill DR over Blue 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 Sycamore Hill DR over Blue Creek carry?

About 469 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sycamore Hill DR over Blue Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sycamore Hill DR over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.