Marlin Road over Buck Creek
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.60 E of Senour Road · Structure no. 4900405
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 163 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 697
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Marlin Road over Buck Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marlin Road over Buck Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 66 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 697 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,035 by 2039. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 30 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Marlin Road over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Marlin 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 Marlin Road over Buck Creek carry?
About 697 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Marlin Road over Buck Creek?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Marlin Road over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.