US Bridges

Killdeer DR over Little Buck Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.05 N of Southport RD · Structure no. 4900606

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
562
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Killdeer DR over Little Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Killdeer DR over Little Buck Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 562 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2039. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesKilldeer DR
CrossesLittle Buck Creek
Location00.05 N of Southport RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.66642, -86.09504
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic562 (2019)
Projected traffic840 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Killdeer DR over Little Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Killdeer DR 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 Killdeer DR over Little Buck Creek carry?

About 562 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Killdeer DR over Little Buck Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Killdeer DR over Little Buck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.