US Bridges

SR 3 over Big Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Indiana · 01.06 S SR 250 · Structure no. 000740

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
268 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,994
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Big Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 over Big Creek in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,994 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,334 by 2031. The structure is 268 ft (81.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3
CrossesBig Creek
Location01.06 S SR 250
RouteState Highway 3
CountyJefferson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.81003, -85.64669
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.6 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,994 (2004)
Projected traffic3,334 by 2031
Trucks10%
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 3 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over Big 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Big Creek carry?

About 1,994 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Big Creek?

The structure is 268 ft (81.6 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.