Southport Road over Little Buck Creek
GoodMarion County, Indiana · 00.45 W of Madison Ave · Structure no. 4900430
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 95 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,977
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Southport Road over Little Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Southport Road over Little Buck Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 23,977 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,080 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Southport Road over Little Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Southport Road over Little 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 Southport Road over Little Buck Creek carry?
About 23,977 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Southport Road over Little Buck Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Southport Road over Little Buck Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.