Southport Road over Little Buck Creek
FairPosted for loadMarion County, Indiana · 00.20 W of Madison Ave · Structure no. 4900431
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,950
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Southport Road over Little Buck Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Southport Road over Little Buck Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 16,950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,187 by 2039. The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Southport Road over Little Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Southport 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 Southport Road over Little Buck Creek carry?
About 16,950 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Southport Road over Little Buck Creek?
The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 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.