US Bridges

SR 54 over Buck Creek

Good

Sullivan County, Indiana · 00.18 E US 41 · Structure no. 076718

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,960
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 54 over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 54 over Buck Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,960 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,960 by 2041. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 54
CrossesBuck Creek
Location00.18 E US 41
RouteState Highway 54
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.07498, -87.40949
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,960 (2021)
Projected traffic3,960 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 54 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 54 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 54 over Buck Creek carry?

About 3,960 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 54 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SR 54 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.