US Bridges

Prospect ST over Buck Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.50 E of German Church · Structure no. 4900357

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,113
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prospect ST over Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Prospect ST over Buck Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 65 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 5,113 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,598 by 2039. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesProspect ST
CrossesBuck Creek
Location00.50 E of German Church
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75549, -85.96131
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,113 (2019)
Projected traffic7,598 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Prospect ST over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Prospect ST 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 Prospect ST over Buck Creek carry?

About 5,113 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Prospect ST over Buck Creek?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Prospect ST over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.