Arlington Ave over Little Buck Creek
PoorPosted for loadMarion County, Indiana · 00.20 N of Southport RD · Structure no. 4900444
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,226
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Arlington Ave over Little Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Arlington Ave over Little Buck Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 13,226 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,650 by 2039. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 34 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 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Arlington Ave over Little Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Arlington Ave 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 Arlington Ave over Little Buck Creek carry?
About 13,226 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Arlington Ave over Little Buck Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Arlington Ave over Little Buck Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.