US Bridges

SR 3 over Graham Creek

Good

Jennings County, Indiana · 00.11 N SR 250 · Structure no. 000750

Built
2006
19 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
265 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,004
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Graham Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 over Graham Creek in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 2006 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,004 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,322 by 2035. The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3
CrossesGraham Creek
Location00.11 N SR 250
RouteState Highway 3
CountyJennings County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.82578, -85.64063
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length265 ft (80.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,004 (2014)
Projected traffic2,322 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Graham Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 3 over Graham 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Graham Creek carry?

About 2,004 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Graham Creek?

The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Graham Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.