US Bridges

SR 234 over Indian Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.73 W US 231 · Structure no. 029650

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
620
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 234 over Indian Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 234 over Indian Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 234
CrossesIndian Creek
Location00.73 W US 231
RouteState Highway 234
CountyMontgomery County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.9241, -86.91664
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2021)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 234 over Indian 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 Indian Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 234 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 234 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.