US Bridges

SR 11 over South Fork Buck Creek

Good

Harrison County, Indiana · 00.85 S SR 211 · Structure no. 003061

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,245
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 11 over South Fork Buck Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 11 over South Fork Buck Creek in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,245 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,629 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 11
CrossesSouth Fork Buck Creek
Location00.85 S SR 211
RouteState Highway 11
CountyHarrison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.12691, -85.96108
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,245 (2022)
Projected traffic3,629 by 2042
Trucks2%
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

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 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 11 over South Fork 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 2024.

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

About 3,245 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 11 over South Fork Buck Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 11 over South Fork Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.