US Bridges

CR 1000 West over Buck Creek

Good

Greene County, Indiana · 0.20 N of CR 200 N · Structure no. 2800110

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,131
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1000 West over Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 1000 West over Buck Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,131 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,457 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 1000 West
CrossesBuck Creek
Location0.20 N of CR 200 N
RouteCounty Highway 1000
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.05561, -87.12917
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,131 (2022)
Projected traffic1,457 by 2042
Trucks9%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1000 West over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1000 West 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1000 West over Buck Creek carry?

About 1,131 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 1000 West over Buck Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1000 West over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.