Union Chapel RD over Buck Creek
FairHarrison County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Otterbein RD · Structure no. 3100025
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 177 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 235
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Union Chapel RD over Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Union Chapel RD over Buck Creek in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 235 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 388 by 2041. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Union Chapel RD over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Union Chapel 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 Union Chapel RD over Buck Creek carry?
About 235 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Union Chapel RD over Buck Creek?
The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Union Chapel RD over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.