Shockley Road over Buck Creek
GoodDelaware County, Indiana · 00.30 E of SR 3 · Structure no. 1800159
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shockley Road over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shockley Road over Buck Creek in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shockley Road over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shockley 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Shockley Road over Buck Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Shockley Road over Buck Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Shockley Road over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.