US Bridges

Carroll Road over Buck Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.30 S of Washington ST · Structure no. 4900266

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,814
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carroll Road over Buck Creek is a concrete slab carrying Carroll Road over Buck Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,814 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,939 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCarroll Road
CrossesBuck Creek
Location00.30 S of Washington ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.77188, -85.95231
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,814 (2023)
Projected traffic4,939 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Carroll Road over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carroll Road over Buck 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Carroll Road over Buck Creek carry?

About 2,814 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Carroll Road over Buck Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Carroll Road over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.