Old Buddha Road over De Witt Creek
FairLawrence County, Indiana · 00.31 N of CR 250 S · Structure no. 4700003
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Buddha Road over De Witt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Buddha Road over De Witt Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Buddha Road over De Witt Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Buddha Road over De Witt 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Old Buddha Road over De Witt Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Old Buddha Road over De Witt Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Old Buddha Road over De Witt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.