US Bridges

Belmont Street over Little Buck Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.20 N of Southport RD · Structure no. 4900710

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belmont Street over Little Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Belmont Street over Little Buck Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2045. The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBelmont Street
CrossesLittle Buck Creek
Location00.20 N of Southport RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.6666, -86.19751
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length159 ft (48.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2022)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Belmont Street over Little Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belmont Street 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Belmont Street over Little Buck Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Belmont Street over Little Buck Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Belmont Street over Little Buck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.