US Bridges

SR 3 over Little Flatrock River

Fair

Rush County, Indiana · 01.46 S SR 244 · Structure no. 000830

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,102
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Little Flatrock River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 over Little Flatrock River in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 45 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.

It carries about 6,102 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,139 by 2041. The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3
CrossesLittle Flatrock River
Location01.46 S SR 244
RouteState Highway 3
CountyRush County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.47627, -85.47863
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,102 (2022)
Projected traffic7,139 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 3 over Little Flatrock River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR 3 over Little Flatrock River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Little Flatrock River carry?

About 6,102 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Little Flatrock River?

The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Little Flatrock River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.