US Bridges

Buckeye Run over Squaw Creek

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.20 S Walnut RD · Structure no. 0200629

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
108
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckeye Run over Squaw Creek is a steel culvert carrying Buckeye Run over Squaw Creek in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBuckeye Run
CrossesSquaw Creek
Location00.20 S Walnut RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.05251, -85.33121
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJune 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2018)
Projected traffic162 by 2038
Trucks3%
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

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 Buckeye Run over Squaw Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckeye Run over Squaw 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Buckeye Run over Squaw Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Buckeye Run over Squaw Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Buckeye Run over Squaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.