Base Road West over Buck Creek
FairGreene County, Indiana · 0.10 E of CR 900 W · Structure no. 2800071
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Base Road West over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Base Road West over Buck Creek in Greene 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2031. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Base Road West over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Base Road West 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Base Road West over Buck Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Base Road West over Buck Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Base Road West over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.