US Bridges

US 40 over Buck Creek

Fair

Henry County, Indiana · 01.51 W SR 3 · Structure no. 014040

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,382
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 40 over Buck Creek in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5,382 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,421 by 2030. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40
CrossesBuck Creek
Location01.51 W SR 3
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyHenry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.80222, -85.47377
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.8 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,382 (2021)
Projected traffic10,421 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US 40 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 40 over Buck Creek carry?

About 5,382 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.