US Bridges

SR 234 over Thomas Barrett Drain

Fair

Hancock County, Indiana · 0.26 E SR 9 · Structure no. 080739

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,826
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 234 over Thomas Barrett Drain is a concrete culvert carrying SR 234 over Thomas Barrett Drain in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,826 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2036. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 234
CrossesThomas Barrett Drain
Location0.26 E SR 9
RouteState Highway 234
CountyHancock County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.90111, -85.76588
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,826 (2021)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Thomas Barrett Drain built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 234 over Thomas Barrett Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 234 over Thomas Barrett Drain carry?

About 3,826 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 234 over Thomas Barrett Drain?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 234 over Thomas Barrett Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.