US Bridges

SR 244 over Deer Creek

Fair

Rush County, Indiana · 05.14 E I-74 · Structure no. 030120

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,289
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 244 over Deer Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 244 over Deer Creek in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,289 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,140 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 244
CrossesDeer Creek
Location05.14 E I-74
RouteState Highway 244
CountyRush County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.49756, -85.59787
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,289 (2004)
Projected traffic2,140 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 244 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 244 over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 244 over Deer Creek carry?

About 1,289 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 244 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 244 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.