Southport RD over Little Buck Creek
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.30 W I-65 · Structure no. 4900442
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,649
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Southport RD over Little Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Southport RD over Little Buck Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 28,649 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,570 by 2039. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 RD over Little Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Southport 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 Southport RD over Little Buck Creek carry?
About 28,649 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Southport RD over Little Buck Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns Southport RD over Little Buck Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.