Banta Road over Little Buck Creek
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.15 E of Bluff Road · Structure no. 4900428
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,883
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Banta Road over Little Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Banta Road over Little Buck Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 59 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 4,883 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,256 by 2039. The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long and 36 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Banta Road over Little Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Banta Road 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 Banta Road over Little Buck Creek carry?
About 4,883 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Banta Road over Little Buck Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Banta Road over Little Buck Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.