Sandy Branch RD over Buck Creek
GoodHarrison County, Indiana · 00.10 S of SR 11 · Structure no. 3100079
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 780
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sandy Branch RD over Buck Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sandy Branch RD over Buck Creek in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Sandy Branch RD over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sandy Branch RD over 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 Sandy Branch RD over Buck Creek carry?
About 780 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sandy Branch RD over Buck Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Sandy Branch RD over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.