US Bridges

CR 34 over Branch of Little Oil CR

FairPosted for load

Perry County, Indiana · 01.10 E of SR 66 · Structure no. 6200091

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 34 over Branch of Little Oil CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 34 over Branch of Little Oil CR in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 34
CrossesBranch of Little Oil CR
Location01.10 E of SR 66
RouteCounty Highway 34
CountyPerry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.1193, -86.49799
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2021)
Projected traffic145 by 2041
Trucks1%
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

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 Little Oil CR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 115 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 34 over Branch of Little Oil CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 34 over Branch of Little Oil CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.