US Bridges

SR 244 over Flatrock River

Fair

Rush County, Indiana · 03.87 W SR 3 · Structure no. 030130

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,205
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 244 over Flatrock River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 244 over Flatrock River in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 42 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 1,205 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,346 by 2038. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 244
CrossesFlatrock River
Location03.87 W SR 3
RouteState Highway 244
CountyRush County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.49674, -85.5485
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,205 (2018)
Projected traffic1,346 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Flatrock River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 244 over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 244 over Flatrock River carry?

About 1,205 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 244 over Flatrock River?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 244 over Flatrock River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.