US Bridges

Derbyshire RD over Little Buck Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.15 NE of Southport RD · Structure no. 4900436

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Derbyshire RD over Little Buck Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Derbyshire RD over Little Buck Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,230 by 2039. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDerbyshire RD
CrossesLittle Buck Creek
Location00.15 NE of Southport RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.66686, -86.12151
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2019)
Projected traffic2,230 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Derbyshire RD over Little Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Derbyshire RD 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 Derbyshire RD over Little Buck Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Derbyshire RD over Little Buck Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Derbyshire RD over Little Buck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.