SR 234 over Coal Creek
PoorFountain County, Indiana · 03.91 E SR 63 · Structure no. 029580
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 314 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 990
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 234 over Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 234 over Coal Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 990 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2025. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 SR 234 over Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is SR 234 over Coal Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does SR 234 over Coal Creek carry?
About 990 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 234 over Coal Creek?
The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns SR 234 over Coal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.