Silver Road over Buck Creek
GoodSullivan County, Indiana · 00.12 S of W Center Road · Structure no. 7700081
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Silver Road over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Silver Road over Buck Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2031. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Silver Road over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Silver Road 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Silver Road over Buck Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Silver Road over Buck Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Silver Road over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.