US Bridges

SR 243 over Rocky Fork Creek

Good

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.41 N I-70 · Structure no. 030070

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,360
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 243 over Rocky Fork Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 243 over Rocky Fork Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 39 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 1,360 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,473 by 2030. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 243
CrossesRocky Fork Creek
Location00.41 N I-70
RouteState Highway 243
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.535, -86.87833
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,360 (2019)
Projected traffic1,473 by 2030
Trucks22%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 243 over Rocky Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 243 over Rocky Fork 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 243 over Rocky Fork Creek carry?

About 1,360 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 243 over Rocky Fork Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 243 over Rocky Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.