US Bridges

Pumping Station RD over South Fork Buck Creek

Good

Harrison County, Indiana · 00.40 S Smith Campground · Structure no. 3100040

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
236
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pumping Station RD over South Fork Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pumping Station RD over South Fork 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 236 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPumping Station RD
CrossesSouth Fork Buck Creek
Location00.40 S Smith Campground
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.11407, -86.03365
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2021)
Projected traffic390 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Pumping Station RD over South Fork Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pumping Station RD over South Fork Buck Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Pumping Station RD over South Fork Buck Creek carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pumping Station RD over South Fork Buck Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pumping Station RD over South Fork Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.