SR 244 over North Fork Clifty Creek
FairRush County, Indiana · 04.85 E SR 3 · Structure no. 030170
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 101 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,069
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 244 over North Fork Clifty Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 244 over North Fork Clifty Creek in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 1,069 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,774 by 2032. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 North Fork Clifty Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is SR 244 over North Fork Clifty 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 North Fork Clifty Creek carry?
About 1,069 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 244 over North Fork Clifty Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 244 over North Fork Clifty Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.