US Bridges

86th Street over Oil Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 0.15 E Georgetown Road · Structure no. 4900691

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,920
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

86th Street over Oil Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 86th Street over Oil Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 26,920 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Carries86th Street
CrossesOil Creek
Location0.15 E Georgetown Road
RouteCity Street 188
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.9115, -86.2381
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.7 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,920 (2019)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 86th Street over Oil Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 86th Street over Oil 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 86th Street over Oil Creek carry?

About 26,920 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is 86th Street over Oil Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns 86th Street over Oil Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.