US Bridges

SR 236 over E Fk Big Walnut Creek

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 01.08 E SR 75 · Structure no. 029870

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,655
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 236 over E Fk Big Walnut Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 236 over E Fk Big Walnut Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 91 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 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 1,655 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,434 by 2030. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 236
CrossesE Fk Big Walnut Creek
Location01.08 E SR 75
RouteState Highway 236
CountyHendricks County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.84767, -86.63057
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,655 (2021)
Projected traffic2,434 by 2030
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 E Fk Big Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR 236 over E Fk 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 E Fk Big Walnut Creek carry?

About 1,655 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 236 over E Fk Big Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.