26th Street over Buck Creek
FairDelaware County, Indiana · 00.30 E of Proctor RD · Structure no. 1800149
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 117 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
26th Street over Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 26th Street over Buck Creek in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2043. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 26th Street over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is 26th Street 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 26th Street over Buck Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 26th Street over Buck Creek?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 26th Street over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.