US Bridges

County Line RD S over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.55 W of Meridian ST · Structure no. 4900427

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,895
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Line RD S over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Line RD S over Buffalo Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 18,895 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,161 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Line RD S
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location00.55 W of Meridian ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.63488, -86.16894
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,895 (2023)
Projected traffic33,161 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 County Line RD S over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Line RD S over Buffalo 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 County Line RD S over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 18,895 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Line RD S over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns County Line RD S over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.