Buckles Road over Schaffer Drain
FairWhitley County, Indiana · 00.10 N CR 800 N · Structure no. 9200071
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buckles Road over Schaffer Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buckles Road over Schaffer Drain in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2038. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Buckles Road over Schaffer Drain built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buckles Road over Schaffer Drain 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Buckles Road over Schaffer Drain carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Buckles Road over Schaffer Drain?
The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Buckles Road over Schaffer Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.