US Bridges

Mauxferry Road over Buckhart Creek

Good

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.40 S of CR 300 S · Structure no. 4100020

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,721
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mauxferry Road over Buckhart Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mauxferry Road over Buckhart Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 66 years old, older 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 1,721 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,154 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesMauxferry Road
CrossesBuckhart Creek
Location0.40 S of CR 300 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJohnson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.42892, -86.03764
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,721 (2022)
Projected traffic3,154 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Mauxferry Road over Buckhart Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Mauxferry Road over Buckhart 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mauxferry Road over Buckhart Creek carry?

About 1,721 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mauxferry Road over Buckhart Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mauxferry Road over Buckhart Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.