US Bridges

CR 400S over Buck Creek

Poor

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.16 E of Walnut ST · Structure no. 1800168

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400S over Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 400S over Buck 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400S
CrossesBuck Creek
Location00.16 E of Walnut ST
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyDelaware County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.13457, -85.37336
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2023)
Projected traffic430 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$744,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 400S over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400S over Buck 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400S over Buck Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 400S over Buck Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400S over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.