Sichting RD over Buck Creek
FairMorgan County, Indiana · 00.35 W of Nast Chapel RD · Structure no. 5500146
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sichting RD over Buck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sichting RD over Buck Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 85 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sichting RD over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Sichting RD over Buck 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Sichting RD over Buck Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sichting RD over Buck Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Sichting RD over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.