US Bridges

Corn Bread RD over Buck Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.18 W CR 200 W · Structure no. 1800148

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,490
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corn Bread RD over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Corn Bread RD over Buck Creek in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,490 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,120 by 2043. The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCorn Bread RD
CrossesBuck Creek
Location00.18 W CR 200 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDelaware County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.17113, -85.42664
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,490 (2023)
Projected traffic4,120 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Corn Bread RD over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Corn Bread RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Corn Bread RD over Buck Creek carry?

About 2,490 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Corn Bread RD over Buck Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Corn Bread RD over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.