US Bridges

SR 236 over West Fk Big Walnut Creek

Good

Hendricks County, Indiana · 01.60 W SR 75 · Structure no. 029841

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,282
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 236 over West Fk Big Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 236 over West Fk Big Walnut Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 1,282 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,358 by 2043. The structure is 214 ft (65.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 236
CrossesWest Fk Big Walnut Creek
Location01.60 W SR 75
RouteState Highway 236
CountyHendricks County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.85487, -86.66974
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length214 ft (65.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,282 (2023)
Projected traffic1,358 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 236 over West Fk Big Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 236 over West Fk Big Walnut 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 236 over West Fk Big Walnut Creek carry?

About 1,282 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 236 over West Fk Big Walnut Creek?

The structure is 214 ft (65.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 236 over West Fk Big Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.