US Bridges

Muessing Road over Buck Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.75 N of Prospect ST · Structure no. 4900267

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,629
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Muessing Road over Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Muessing Road over Buck Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, 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 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 2,629 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,906 by 2039. The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMuessing Road
CrossesBuck Creek
Location00.75 N of Prospect ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.76619, -85.96175
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,629 (2019)
Projected traffic3,906 by 2039
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Muessing Road over Buck Creek built?

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

What condition is Muessing Road over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Muessing Road over Buck Creek carry?

About 2,629 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Muessing Road over Buck Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Muessing Road over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.