Amax Coal Haul RD over SR 54 & Buttermilk Creek
GoodPosted for loadSullivan County, Indiana · 01.50 W SR 159 · Structure no. 019585
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 230 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 102
- 2004 count
- Owner
- Private
- Private (other than railroad)
About this bridge
Amax Coal Haul RD over SR 54 & Buttermilk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Amax Coal Haul RD over SR 54 & Buttermilk Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 102 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2032. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 34 ft wide.
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Amax Coal Haul RD over SR 54 & Buttermilk Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Amax Coal Haul RD over SR 54 & Buttermilk 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Amax Coal Haul RD over SR 54 & Buttermilk Creek carry?
About 102 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Amax Coal Haul RD over SR 54 & Buttermilk Creek?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Amax Coal Haul RD over SR 54 & Buttermilk Creek?
It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).