US Bridges

Gharkey ST over Buck Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.18 S of W 17th ST · Structure no. 1800179

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,040
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gharkey ST over Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Gharkey ST 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 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 2,040 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,370 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGharkey ST
CrossesBuck Creek
Location00.18 S of W 17th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDelaware County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.1719, -85.39366
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,040 (2023)
Projected traffic3,370 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$2.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gharkey ST over Buck Creek built?

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

What condition is Gharkey ST 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 Gharkey ST over Buck Creek carry?

About 2,040 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gharkey ST over Buck Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Gharkey ST over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.