US Bridges

SR 32 over Buck Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Indiana · 06.02 E I-69 · Structure no. 010750

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,291
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 32 over Buck Creek in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 97 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 5 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 14,291 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,200 by 2030. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 32
CrossesBuck Creek
Location06.02 E I-69
RouteState Highway 32
CountyDelaware County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.17445, -85.49213
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length141 ft (42.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,291 (2004)
Projected traffic20,200 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 32 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is SR 32 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 32 over Buck Creek carry?

About 14,291 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.