US Bridges

CR 800 North over Little Buck Creek

Fair

Henry County, Indiana · 00.30 W of Old SR 3 · Structure no. 3300040

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,250
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800 North over Little Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 800 North over Little Buck Creek in Henry 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 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2039. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 800 North
CrossesLittle Buck Creek
Location00.30 W of Old SR 3
RouteCounty Highway 366
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.0473, -85.38782
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2019)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 800 North over Little Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800 North 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 800 North over Little Buck Creek carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 800 North over Little Buck Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800 North over Little Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.