US Bridges

E Fall Ck Pkwy N D over Blue Creek

Poor

Marion County, Indiana · 00.40 W I-465 · Structure no. 4900682

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

About this bridge

E Fall Ck Pkwy N D over Blue Creek is a steel culvert carrying E Fall Ck Pkwy N D 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 469 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 697 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesE Fall Ck Pkwy N D
CrossesBlue Creek
Location00.40 W I-465
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.8642, -86.0547
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Fall Ck Pkwy N D over Blue Creek built?

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

What condition is E Fall Ck Pkwy N D over Blue Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does E Fall Ck Pkwy N D over Blue Creek carry?

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

How long is E Fall Ck Pkwy N D over Blue Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns E Fall Ck Pkwy N D over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.