US Bridges

I-65 NB over Little Buck Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 02.61 S I-465 · Structure no. 035960

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
61,514
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB over Little Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-65 NB over Little Buck Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 55 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 6 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 61,514 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,624 by 2039. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 NB
CrossesLittle Buck Creek
Location02.61 S I-465
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.66792, -86.09277
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,514 (2019)
Projected traffic66,624 by 2039
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 I-65 NB over Little Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is I-65 NB over Little Buck 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 NB over Little Buck Creek carry?

About 61,514 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-65 NB over Little Buck Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB over Little Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.