US Bridges

CR 875 West over Buck Creek

Good

Shelby County, Indiana · 00.05 S of CR 700N · Structure no. 7300210

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 875 West over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CR 875 West over Buck Creek in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2041. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 875 West
CrossesBuck Creek
Location00.05 S of CR 700N
RouteCounty Highway 233
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.62259, -85.94776
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span118 ft (36.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic400 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 CR 875 West over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 875 West over Buck 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 875 West over Buck Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 875 West over Buck Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 875 West over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.