US Bridges

Buskirk Road over Branch Indian Creek

Good

Monroe County, Indiana · 00.06 S Fry Road · Structure no. 5300156

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
186
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buskirk Road over Branch Indian Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Buskirk Road over Branch Indian Creek in Monroe 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 334 by 2034. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBuskirk Road
CrossesBranch Indian Creek
Location00.06 S Fry Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.30877, -86.55237
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2014)
Projected traffic334 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Buskirk Road over Branch Indian Creek built?

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

What condition is Buskirk Road over Branch Indian 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Buskirk Road over Branch Indian Creek carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Buskirk Road over Branch Indian Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Buskirk Road over Branch Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.