US Bridges

Old US 40 over Branch of Buck Creek

FairPosted for load

Henry County, Indiana · 00.15 W of CR 575 W · Structure no. 3300147

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 40 over Branch of Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old US 40 over Branch of Buck Creek in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesOld US 40
CrossesBranch of Buck Creek
Location00.15 W of CR 575 W
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyHenry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.79662, -85.49814
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2019)
Projected traffic750 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$962,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old US 40 over Branch of Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US 40 over Branch of 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Old US 40 over Branch of Buck Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old US 40 over Branch of Buck Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 40 over Branch of Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.