SR 3 NB over Buck Creek
FairDelaware County, Indiana · 01.60 S SR 67 · Structure no. 000950
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 130 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,813
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 3 NB over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 NB over Buck Creek in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 65 years old, older 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 7,813 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 3 NB over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is SR 3 NB over Buck 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does SR 3 NB over Buck Creek carry?
About 7,813 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 3 NB over Buck Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 3 NB over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.