US Bridges

Peterman Road over Buffalo Creek

Good

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.20 S County Line Road · Structure no. 4100098

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,787
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peterman Road over Buffalo Creek is a concrete slab carrying Peterman Road over Buffalo Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 5,787 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,266 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPeterman Road
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.20 S County Line Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.63167, -86.17733
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,787 (2022)
Projected traffic11,266 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peterman Road over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peterman Road over Buffalo 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 Peterman Road over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 5,787 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Peterman Road over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Peterman Road over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.