US Bridges

Hulse RD over South Fork Buck Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Indiana · 00.10 S of Rogers Campgd. · Structure no. 3100052

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hulse RD over South Fork Buck Creek is a concrete slab carrying Hulse RD over South Fork Buck Creek in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 65 years old, older 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHulse RD
CrossesSouth Fork Buck Creek
Location00.10 S of Rogers Campgd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.10841, -85.99751
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating85.2 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hulse RD over South Fork Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Hulse RD over South Fork 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 Hulse RD over South Fork Buck Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hulse RD over South Fork Buck Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hulse RD over South Fork Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.