US Bridges

Fall Creek Road over Blue Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.40 W I-465 · Structure no. 4900702

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,599
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fall Creek Road over Blue Creek is a concrete slab carrying Fall Creek Road over Blue Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,599 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,264 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesFall Creek Road
CrossesBlue Creek
Location00.40 W I-465
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.86793, -86.05457
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,599 (2019)
Projected traffic14,264 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Fall Creek Road over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fall Creek Road over Blue 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 Fall Creek Road over Blue Creek carry?

About 9,599 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Fall Creek Road over Blue Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Fall Creek Road over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.