SR 244 over Little Flatrock River
FairRush County, Indiana · 00.13 E SR 3 · Structure no. 030140
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 148 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,888
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 244 over Little Flatrock River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 244 over Little Flatrock River in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 57 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 3,888 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,456 by 2032. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 244 over Little Flatrock River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is SR 244 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SR 244 over Little Flatrock River carry?
About 3,888 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 244 over Little Flatrock River?
The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns SR 244 over Little Flatrock River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.