US Bridges

Southport RD over Bunker Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.05 E of Arlington Ave · Structure no. 4900696

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,304
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southport RD over Bunker Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Southport RD over Bunker Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 13,304 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,770 by 2039. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouthport RD
CrossesBunker Creek
Location00.05 E of Arlington Ave
RouteCity Street 2192
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.66636, -86.06239
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,304 (2019)
Projected traffic19,770 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Southport RD over Bunker Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southport RD over Bunker 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Southport RD over Bunker Creek carry?

About 13,304 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Southport RD over Bunker Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Southport RD over Bunker Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.