Old Buddha Road over Guthrie Creek
GoodLawrence County, Indiana · 01.02 S of CR 250 S · Structure no. 4700023
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 217 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 208
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Buddha Road over Guthrie Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Buddha Road over Guthrie 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 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 208 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 239 by 2036. The structure is 217 ft (66.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Buddha Road over Guthrie Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Buddha Road over Guthrie 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 Old Buddha Road over Guthrie Creek carry?
About 208 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Old Buddha Road over Guthrie Creek?
The structure is 217 ft (66.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Old Buddha Road over Guthrie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.