US Bridges

SR 234 over Br Indian Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 01.12 W SR 47 · Structure no. 029625

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 234 over Br Indian Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 234 over Br Indian Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,115 by 2034. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 234
CrossesBr Indian Creek
Location01.12 W SR 47
RouteState Highway 234
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.9247, -86.99543
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2021)
Projected traffic1,115 by 2034
Trucks8%
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 234 over Br Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 234 over Br Indian 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 234 over Br Indian Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 234 over Br Indian Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns SR 234 over Br Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.