US Bridges

Bridge Street over Buck Creek

Fair

Henry County, Indiana · 00.02 N of CR 875 S · Structure no. 3300155

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Street over Buck Creek is a concrete frame carrying Bridge Street over Buck Creek in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBridge Street
CrossesBuck Creek
Location00.02 N of CR 875 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.80526, -85.50331
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2019)
Projected traffic50 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Bridge Street over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge Street 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Bridge Street over Buck Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Street over Buck Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Street over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.