US Bridges

Old SR 337 over Buck Creek

Poor

Harrison County, Indiana · 02.84 N SR 11 · Structure no. 031640

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 337 over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old SR 337 over Buck Creek in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 60 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,565 by 2033. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesOld SR 337
CrossesBuck Creek
Location02.84 N SR 11
RouteCounty Highway 337
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.12031, -86.08774
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2021)
Projected traffic1,565 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old SR 337 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Old SR 337 over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Old SR 337 over Buck Creek carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 337 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 337 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.