US Bridges

CR 34 over Branch of Oil Creek

Good

Perry County, Indiana · 00.10 N of CR 26 · Structure no. 6200030

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 34 over Branch of Oil Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 34 over Branch of Oil Creek in Perry 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 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 34
CrossesBranch of Oil Creek
Location00.10 N of CR 26
RouteCounty Highway 34
CountyPerry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.10324, -86.5656
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2021)
Projected traffic360 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 34 over Branch of Oil Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 34 over Branch of Oil 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 34 over Branch of Oil Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 34 over Branch of Oil Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 34 over Branch of Oil Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.