US Bridges

SR 11 over South Fork Buck Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Indiana · 01.82 S SR 211 · Structure no. 003050

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,496
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 11 over South Fork Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 11 over South Fork Buck Creek in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 115 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 2,496 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,193 by 2031. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 11
CrossesSouth Fork Buck Creek
Location01.82 S SR 211
RouteState Highway 11
CountyHarrison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.11921, -85.97398
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,496 (2021)
Projected traffic6,193 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 11 over South Fork Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 11 over South Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 11 over South Fork Buck Creek carry?

About 2,496 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 11 over South Fork Buck Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 11 over South Fork Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.