US Bridges

CR 25W over Buck Creek

Fair

Henry County, Indiana · 00.10 S of CR 650 S · Structure no. 3300123

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
725
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 25W over Buck Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 25W over Buck Creek in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 725 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 25W
CrossesBuck Creek
Location00.10 S of CR 650 S
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyHenry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.83718, -85.39122
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2019)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 25W over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 25W 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 25W over Buck Creek carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 25W over Buck Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns CR 25W over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.