US Bridges

SR 67 NB over Buck Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.53 S SR 3 · Structure no. 024220

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,169
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 67 NB over Buck Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 67 NB over Buck Creek in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 52 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 9,169 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 67 NB
CrossesBuck Creek
Location00.53 S SR 3
RouteState Highway 67
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.14288, -85.37598
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,169 (2021)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 67 NB over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SR 67 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 67 NB over Buck Creek carry?

About 9,169 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 67 NB over Buck Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 67 NB over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.