US Bridges

Division Road over Buck Creek

Fair

Tipton County, Indiana · 00.01 E of CR 250 W · Structure no. 8000024

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,025
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Division Road over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Division Road over Buck Creek in Tipton County, Indiana. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 50 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 2,025 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,925 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDivision Road
CrossesBuck Creek
Location00.01 E of CR 250 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTipton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.30363, -86.06023
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,025 (2024)
Projected traffic2,925 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Division Road over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Division Road 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 Division Road over Buck Creek carry?

About 2,025 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Division Road over Buck Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Division Road over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.