US Bridges

SR 234 over W. Fk. Rush Cr.

Good

Fountain County, Indiana · 7.55 W US 41 · Structure no. 029593

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
921
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 234 over W. Fk. Rush Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying SR 234 over W. Fk. Rush Cr. in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 921 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 961 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 234
CrossesW. Fk. Rush Cr.
Location7.55 W US 41
RouteState Highway 234
CountyFountain County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.96426, -87.31077
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic921 (2022)
Projected traffic961 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 W. Fk. Rush Cr. built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 234 over W. Fk. Rush Cr. 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 234 over W. Fk. Rush Cr. carry?

About 921 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 234 over W. Fk. Rush Cr.?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns SR 234 over W. Fk. Rush Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.