Shaffer Road over Killbuck Creek
PoorDelaware County, Indiana · 00.23 N of Royerton RD · Structure no. 1800064
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 52 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shaffer Road over Killbuck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Shaffer Road over Killbuck Creek in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,310 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shaffer Road over Killbuck Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shaffer Road over Killbuck Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Shaffer Road over Killbuck Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Shaffer Road over Killbuck Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Shaffer Road over Killbuck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.