US Bridges

Payton RD over Buck Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Indiana · 00.60 N of Lotticks Cor. · Structure no. 3100022

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Payton RD over Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Payton RD over Buck Creek in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2038. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPayton RD
CrossesBuck Creek
Location00.60 N of Lotticks Cor.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.1553, -86.02919
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2018)
Projected traffic790 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Payton RD over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Payton RD 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 Payton RD over Buck Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Payton RD over Buck Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Payton RD over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.