US Bridges

SR 234 over Mill Creek

Good

Fountain County, Indiana · 05.59 W US 41 · Structure no. 029590

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 234 over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 234 over Mill Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,294 by 2034. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 234
CrossesMill Creek
Location05.59 W US 41
RouteState Highway 234
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.96004, -87.34438
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2022)
Projected traffic2,294 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 234 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 234 over Mill 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 234 over Mill Creek carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 234 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 234 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.