US Bridges

38th Street over Unt to Fall Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.42 MI W of Emerson Ave · Structure no. 4900714

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,365
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

38th Street over Unt to Fall Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 38th Street over Unt to Fall Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 19,365 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,780 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries38th Street
CrossesUnt to Fall Creek
Location00.42 MI W of Emerson Ave
RouteCity Street 4274
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.82554, -86.09176
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,365 (2019)
Projected traffic28,780 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 38th Street over Unt to Fall Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is 38th Street over Unt to Fall 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 38th Street over Unt to Fall Creek carry?

About 19,365 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 38th Street over Unt to Fall Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns 38th Street over Unt to Fall Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.