US Bridges

Market Street over Bear Creek

Fair

Union County, Indiana · 00.20 E of US-27 · Structure no. 8100041

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Market Street over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Market Street over Bear Creek in Union County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMarket Street
CrossesBear Creek
Location00.20 E of US-27
RouteCounty Highway 127
CountyUnion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.64161, -84.92767
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2021)
Projected traffic225 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Market Street over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Market Street over Bear 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Market Street over Bear Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Market Street over Bear Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Market Street over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.