US Bridges

Old SR 25 over Buck Creek

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.44 N SR 225 · Structure no. 7900217

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,319
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 25 over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Old SR 25 over Buck Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5,319 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,062 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld SR 25
CrossesBuck Creek
Location00.44 N SR 225
RouteCounty Highway 25
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.49506, -86.80679
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,319 (2023)
Projected traffic8,062 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Old SR 25 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old SR 25 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Old SR 25 over Buck Creek carry?

About 5,319 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 25 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 25 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.