US Bridges

Mcgregor Road over Buck Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.30 W of Carroll Road · Structure no. 4900457

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,422
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcgregor Road over Buck Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcgregor Road over Buck Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 1,422 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,113 by 2039. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMcgregor Road
CrossesBuck Creek
Location00.30 W of Carroll Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.65707, -85.95735
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,422 (2019)
Projected traffic2,113 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Mcgregor Road over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcgregor Road over 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 Mcgregor Road over Buck Creek carry?

About 1,422 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mcgregor Road over Buck Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mcgregor Road over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.