Jefferson Street over Buck Creek
FairTipton County, Indiana · 00.47 W Main Street · Structure no. 007700
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 56 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,057
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jefferson Street over Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Jefferson Street over Buck Creek in Tipton County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 69 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 7,057 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,944 by 2034. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jefferson Street over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Jefferson Street over Buck Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Jefferson Street over Buck Creek carry?
About 7,057 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Jefferson Street over Buck Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Jefferson Street over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.