I-65 SB over Little Buck Creek
FairMarion County, Indiana · 02.61 S I-465 · Structure no. 035970
- 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 SB over Little Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-65 SB 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 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-65 SB 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 SB 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 SB over Little Buck Creek carry?
About 61,514 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I-65 SB 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 78 ft wide.
Who owns I-65 SB over Little Buck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.