ST John Church RD over Buck Creek
PoorPosted for loadHarrison County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Black Creek RD · Structure no. 3100030
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST John Church RD over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying ST John Church RD over Buck Creek in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 ST John Church RD over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST John Church RD 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 ST John Church RD over Buck Creek carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is ST John Church RD over Buck Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns ST John Church RD over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.