Dearborn Street over Buck Creek
FairTipton County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Kentucky Ave · Structure no. 8000079
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dearborn Street over Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Dearborn Street over Buck Creek in Tipton County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 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 Dearborn Street over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dearborn 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 Dearborn Street over Buck Creek carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Dearborn Street over Buck Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Dearborn Street over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.