US Bridges

SR 244 over Branch Lick Creek

Fair

Rush County, Indiana · 01.74 E SR 3 · Structure no. 030160

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,675
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 244 over Branch Lick Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 244 over Branch Lick Creek in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 1,675 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,780 by 2032. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 244
CrossesBranch Lick Creek
Location01.74 E SR 3
RouteState Highway 244
CountyRush County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.49748, -85.44554
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,675 (2004)
Projected traffic2,780 by 2032
Trucks10%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$145,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 244 over Branch Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 244 over Branch Lick 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 Branch Lick Creek carry?

About 1,675 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 244 over Branch Lick Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 244 over Branch Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.