Buffalo Bottoms RD over Buffalo Creek
GoodWashington County, Indiana · 00.20 SE of Sparks Ferry · Structure no. 8800010
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 112
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buffalo Bottoms RD over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buffalo Bottoms RD over Buffalo Creek in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buffalo Bottoms RD over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buffalo Bottoms RD over Buffalo 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Buffalo Bottoms RD over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 112 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Buffalo Bottoms RD over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Buffalo Bottoms RD over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.