Old US 40 over Buck Creek
GoodHenry County, Indiana · 00.15 E of CR 475 W · Structure no. 3300117
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US 40 over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US 40 over Buck Creek in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2039. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old US 40 over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Old US 40 over Buck Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old US 40 over Buck Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Old US 40 over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.