SR 11 over South Fork Buck Creek
PoorHarrison County, Indiana · 00.03 N SR 211 · Structure no. 003080
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,607
- 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 1966 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 59 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,607 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,350 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SR 11 over South Fork Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 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 poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does SR 11 over South Fork Buck Creek carry?
About 1,607 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 11 over South Fork Buck Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR 11 over South Fork Buck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.