US Bridges

Shelbyville RD over Little Buck Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.30 SE of Arlington Ave · Structure no. 4900446

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,114
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shelbyville RD over Little Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Shelbyville RD over Little Buck Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,114 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesShelbyville RD
CrossesLittle Buck Creek
Location00.30 SE of Arlington Ave
RouteCity Street 81
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.67243, -86.05898
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,114 (2019)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Shelbyville RD over Little Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

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

About 5,114 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Shelbyville RD over Little Buck Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Shelbyville RD over Little Buck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.