SR 234 over Branch Duck Creek
FairHenry County, Indiana · 00.71 W SR 38 · Structure no. 029760
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,514
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 234 over Branch Duck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 234 over Branch Duck Creek in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 66 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 1,514 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2035. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 234 over Branch Duck Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is SR 234 over Branch Duck 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SR 234 over Branch Duck Creek carry?
About 1,514 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 234 over Branch Duck Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR 234 over Branch Duck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.