SR 240 over Little Deer Creek
FairPutnam County, Indiana · 03.22 W SR 75 · Structure no. 029980
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,260
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 240 over Little Deer Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 240 over Little Deer Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 61 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 4,260 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,450 by 2027. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 240 over Little Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is SR 240 over Little Deer 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR 240 over Little Deer Creek carry?
About 4,260 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR 240 over Little Deer Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR 240 over Little Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.