Thompson RD over Buck Creek
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.45 E of Senour RD · Structure no. 4900401
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 163 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,804
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thompson RD over Buck Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thompson RD over Buck Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 67 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 2,804 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,167 by 2039. The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Thompson RD over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Thompson RD 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 Thompson RD over Buck Creek carry?
About 2,804 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Thompson RD over Buck Creek?
The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Thompson RD over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.