US Bridges

Old SR 11 over Buck Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Indiana · 00.96 E SR 135 · Structure no. 003030

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
289 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
583
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 11 over Buck Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old SR 11 over Buck Creek in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6 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 583 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2035. The structure is 289 ft (88 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesOld SR 11
CrossesBuck Creek
Location00.96 E SR 135
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyHarrison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.0173, -86.18194
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic583 (2021)
Projected traffic670 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$150,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old SR 11 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Old SR 11 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Old SR 11 over Buck Creek carry?

About 583 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 11 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 289 ft (88 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 11 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.