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CR 150E over Buck Creek

FairPosted for load

Henry County, Indiana · 00.20 S of CR 950 N · Structure no. 3300175

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 150E over Buck Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 150E over Buck Creek in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 150E
CrossesBuck Creek
Location00.20 S of CR 950 N
RouteCounty Highway 537
CountyHenry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.06562, -85.35641
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic50 by 2039
Trucks25%
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 CR 150E over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 150E 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 150E over Buck Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is CR 150E over Buck Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 150E over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.