US Bridges

SR 340 over Sulphur Creek

Fair

Clay County, Indiana · 02.32 E W US 40 JCT · Structure no. 031694

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,553
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 340 over Sulphur Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 340 over Sulphur Creek in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,553 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,602 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 340
CrossesSulphur Creek
Location02.32 E W US 40 JCT
RouteState Highway 340
CountyClay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.50863, -87.19726
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,553 (2021)
Projected traffic3,602 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 340 over Sulphur Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 340 over Sulphur 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 SR 340 over Sulphur Creek carry?

About 1,553 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 340 over Sulphur Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR 340 over Sulphur Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.