US Bridges

Country Woods DR over Buffalo Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Indiana · 00.20 W of Meridian ST · Structure no. 4900501

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
208
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Country Woods DR over Buffalo Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Country Woods DR over Buffalo Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 208 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2039. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCountry Woods DR
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location00.20 W of Meridian ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.63873, -86.16153
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2019)
Projected traffic308 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Country Woods DR over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Country Woods DR over Buffalo 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 Country Woods DR over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Country Woods DR over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Country Woods DR over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.