Emerson Ave over Little Buck Creek
GoodMarion County, Indiana · 00.25 N of Southport RD · Structure no. 4900443
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,152
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Emerson Ave over Little Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Emerson Ave over Little Buck Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 52 years old, older 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 31,152 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,290 by 2039. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Emerson Ave over Little Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Emerson Ave 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 Emerson Ave over Little Buck Creek carry?
About 31,152 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Emerson Ave over Little Buck Creek?
The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns Emerson Ave over Little Buck Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.