US Bridges

SR 234 over Little Raccoon Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Indiana · 05.62 W SR 75 · Structure no. 029680

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,456
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 234 over Little Raccoon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 234 over Little Raccoon Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,456 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,591 by 2032. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 234
CrossesLittle Raccoon Creek
Location05.62 W SR 75
RouteState Highway 234
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.91569, -86.73149
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,456 (2021)
Projected traffic2,591 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$635,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 234 over Little Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 234 over Little Raccoon 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 Little Raccoon Creek carry?

About 1,456 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 234 over Little Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 234 over Little Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.