US Bridges

Edgewood Avenue over Little Buck Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 0.33 E Woodland Trace Blv · Structure no. 4900704

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,258
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edgewood Avenue over Little Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Edgewood Avenue over Little Buck Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,258 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,299 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesEdgewood Avenue
CrossesLittle Buck Creek
Location0.33 E Woodland Trace Blv
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.68135, -86.04481
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,258 (2019)
Projected traffic9,299 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Edgewood Avenue over Little Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edgewood Avenue 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 Edgewood Avenue over Little Buck Creek carry?

About 6,258 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Edgewood Avenue over Little Buck Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Edgewood Avenue over Little Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.