US Bridges

SR 54 over Buck Creek

Good

Greene County, Indiana · 02.80 W SR 67 · Structure no. 019620

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,492
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 54 over Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 54 over Buck Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 70 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 8,492 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,761 by 2036. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 54
CrossesBuck Creek
Location02.80 W SR 67
RouteState Highway 54
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.03818, -87.10878
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,492 (2004)
Projected traffic11,761 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 54 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR 54 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 54 over Buck Creek carry?

About 8,492 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 54 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 54 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.