US Bridges

Mcfarland RD over Little Buck Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.07 N of Southport RD · Structure no. 4900440

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,772
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcfarland RD over Little Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mcfarland RD over Little Buck Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 8,772 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,030 by 2039. The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMcfarland RD
CrossesLittle Buck Creek
Location00.07 N of Southport RD
RouteCity Street 35
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.66608, -86.11105
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,772 (2019)
Projected traffic13,030 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Mcfarland RD over Little Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

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

About 8,772 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mcfarland RD over Little Buck Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mcfarland RD over Little Buck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.