US Bridges

SR 3 SB over Little Buck Creek

Fair

Henry County, Indiana · 04.98 N US 36 · Structure no. 000945

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,255
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 SB over Little Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 3 SB over Little Buck Creek in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 4,255 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,255 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3 SB
CrossesLittle Buck Creek
Location04.98 N US 36
RouteState Highway 3
CountyHenry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.07629, -85.37064
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,255 (2020)
Projected traffic4,255 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 3 SB over Little Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 3 SB over Little 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3 SB over Little Buck Creek carry?

About 4,255 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 SB over Little Buck Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 SB over Little Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.