US Bridges

Stop 11 Drive over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.40 W Madison Ave · Structure no. 4900690

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,253
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stop 11 Drive over Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Stop 11 Drive over Buffalo Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 25,253 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,524 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesStop 11 Drive
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location00.40 W Madison Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.65023, -86.12976
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width115 ft (35 m)
Roadway width113 ft (34.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,253 (2019)
Projected traffic37,524 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 Stop 11 Drive over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stop 11 Drive 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 Stop 11 Drive over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 25,253 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stop 11 Drive over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Stop 11 Drive over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.