US Bridges

Moss LN over Little Buck Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.07 SE of Mossy Rock LN · Structure no. 4900615

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
104 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
238
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moss LN over Little Buck Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Moss LN over Little Buck Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 238 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2039. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMoss LN
CrossesLittle Buck Creek
Location00.07 SE of Mossy Rock LN
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.66943, -86.09016
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic238 (2019)
Projected traffic350 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Moss LN over Little Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moss LN over Little 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 Moss LN over Little Buck Creek carry?

About 238 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Moss LN over Little Buck Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Moss LN over Little Buck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.