Shelby ST over Little Buck Creek
PoorMarion County, Indiana · 00.05 N of Southport RD · Structure no. 4900435
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,305
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shelby ST over Little Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shelby ST over Little Buck Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 61 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 12,305 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,285 by 2039. The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shelby ST over Little Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Shelby ST over Little Buck Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Shelby ST over Little Buck Creek carry?
About 12,305 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Shelby ST over Little Buck Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Shelby ST over Little Buck Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.