US 40 over Buck Creek
GoodHenry County, Indiana · 00.25 E of North SR 3 · Structure no. 014051
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,970
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 40 over Buck Creek in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,970 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,134 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 40 over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 40 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US 40 over Buck Creek carry?
About 2,970 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 40 over Buck Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.