US Bridges

SR 341 over Sugar Mill Creek

Good

Fountain County, Indiana · 00.99 N SR 234 · Structure no. 031700

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
437
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 341 over Sugar Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 341 over Sugar Mill Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 44 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 437 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 992 by 2036. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 341
CrossesSugar Mill Creek
Location00.99 N SR 234
RouteState Highway 341
CountyFountain County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.9812, -87.14843
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length201 ft (61.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic437 (2016)
Projected traffic992 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 341 over Sugar Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 341 over Sugar 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 341 over Sugar Mill Creek carry?

About 437 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 341 over Sugar Mill Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 341 over Sugar Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.