SR 234 over Branch Coal Creek
GoodParke County, Indiana · 02.34 E SR 63 · Structure no. 029570
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,147
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 234 over Branch Coal Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 234 over Branch Coal Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,147 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,815 by 2033. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 234 over Branch Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 234 over Branch Coal 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 Branch Coal Creek carry?
About 1,147 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 234 over Branch Coal Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR 234 over Branch Coal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.