US Bridges

Washington ST over Buck Creek

Good

Sullivan County, Indiana · 00.25 E of US 41 · Structure no. 7700181

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
960
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington ST over Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Washington ST over Buck Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 960 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2031. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWashington ST
CrossesBuck Creek
Location00.25 E of US 41
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.09501, -87.42032
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2011)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Washington ST over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington ST 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 Washington ST over Buck Creek carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Washington ST over Buck Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Washington ST over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.