US Bridges

SR 234 over Lost Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 01.07 W US 231 · Structure no. 029641

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
891
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 234 over Lost Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 234 over Lost Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 891 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2038. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 234
CrossesLost Creek
Location01.07 W US 231
RouteState Highway 234
CountyMontgomery County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.92418, -86.92308
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic891 (2018)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 Lost Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 234 over Lost 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 234 over Lost Creek carry?

About 891 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 234 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 234 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.