Bell Creek Road over Buck Creek
GoodDelaware County, Indiana · 00.45 S of CR 200 S · Structure no. 1800112
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 124 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 590
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bell Creek Road over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bell Creek Road over Buck Creek in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 590 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bell Creek Road over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Bell Creek Road over Buck Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Bell Creek Road over Buck Creek carry?
About 590 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bell Creek Road over Buck Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Bell Creek Road over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.