US Bridges

Harding Street over Little Buck Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.20 N of Southport RD · Structure no. 4900424

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,001
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harding Street over Little Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Harding Street over Little Buck Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 6,001 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,532 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHarding Street
CrossesLittle Buck Creek
Location00.20 N of Southport RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.66647, -86.18703
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,001 (2023)
Projected traffic10,532 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Harding Street over Little Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harding Street 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 Harding Street over Little Buck Creek carry?

About 6,001 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harding Street over Little Buck Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Harding Street over Little Buck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.