US Bridges

Southeastern Ave over Buck Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.60 SE of Acton RD · Structure no. 4900409

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,159
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southeastern Ave over Buck Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Southeastern Ave over Buck Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 68 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,159 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,723 by 2039. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSoutheastern Ave
CrossesBuck Creek
Location00.60 SE of Acton RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.67619, -85.96187
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,159 (2019)
Projected traffic1,723 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Southeastern Ave over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Southeastern Ave 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 Southeastern Ave over Buck Creek carry?

About 1,159 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Southeastern Ave over Buck Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Southeastern Ave over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.