US Bridges

SR 236 over M Fork Big Walnut Creek

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.14 E SR 75 · Structure no. 029850

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,655
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 236 over M Fork Big Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 236 over M Fork Big Walnut Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 73 years old, older 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 5 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 1,655 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,999 by 2030. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 236
CrossesM Fork Big Walnut Creek
Location00.14 E SR 75
RouteState Highway 236
CountyHendricks County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.85915, -86.64026
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,655 (2021)
Projected traffic2,999 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 M Fork Big Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR 236 over M Fork Big Walnut Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 236 over M Fork Big Walnut Creek carry?

About 1,655 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 236 over M Fork Big Walnut Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 236 over M Fork Big Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.