SR 243 over Fall Creek
FairPutnam County, Indiana · 01.81 S I-70 · Structure no. 030040
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,690
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 243 over Fall Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 243 over Fall Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 53 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 1,690 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,830 by 2027. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 243 over Fall Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is SR 243 over Fall 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does SR 243 over Fall Creek carry?
About 1,690 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 243 over Fall Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR 243 over Fall Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.