South Cowan RD over Buck Creek
GoodDelaware County, Indiana · 00.07 S of S Hoyt Ave · Structure no. 1800178
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete
- Length
- 131 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 490
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Cowan RD over Buck Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying South Cowan RD over Buck Creek in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 66 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2043. The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| 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 South Cowan RD over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is South Cowan RD 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 South Cowan RD over Buck Creek carry?
About 490 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is South Cowan RD over Buck Creek?
The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns South Cowan RD over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.