US Bridges

SR 154 over West Fork Buck Creek

Good

Sullivan County, Indiana · 01.40 W US 41 · Structure no. 027731

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,230
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 154 over West Fork Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 154 over West Fork Buck Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 3,230 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,251 by 2034. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR 154
CrossesWest Fork Buck Creek
Location01.40 W US 41
RouteState Highway 154
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.10303, -87.45139
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,230 (2016)
Projected traffic4,251 by 2034
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 154 over West Fork Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 154 over West Fork 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 154 over West Fork Buck Creek carry?

About 3,230 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 154 over West Fork Buck Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 154 over West Fork Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.