Tibbs Ave over Little Buck Creek
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.40 N of Southport RD · Structure no. 4900422
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,716
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tibbs Ave over Little Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tibbs Ave over Little Buck Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,716 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2039. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Tibbs Ave over Little Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tibbs Ave over Little 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 Tibbs Ave over Little Buck Creek carry?
About 1,716 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Tibbs Ave over Little Buck Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Tibbs Ave over Little Buck Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.