US Bridges

SR 341 over Branch Sugar Mill Creek

Good

Fountain County, Indiana · 02.30 S SR 32 · Structure no. 031706

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
329
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 341 over Branch Sugar Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 341 over Branch Sugar Mill Creek 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 329 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 329 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 341
CrossesBranch Sugar Mill Creek
Location02.30 S SR 32
RouteState Highway 341
CountyFountain County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.00792, -87.15328
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic329 (2023)
Projected traffic329 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Branch Sugar Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 341 over Branch 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 Branch Sugar Mill Creek carry?

About 329 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 341 over Branch Sugar Mill Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SR 341 over Branch Sugar Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.