SR 3 over Buck Creek
GoodHenry County, Indiana · 00.84 S US 40 · Structure no. 000860
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,483
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 3 over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 over Buck Creek in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,483 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 SR 3 over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 3 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does SR 3 over Buck Creek carry?
About 4,483 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is SR 3 over Buck Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SR 3 over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.