SR 244 over South Fork Salt Creek
GoodRush County, Indiana · 01.41 W US 52 · Structure no. 030190
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 846
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 244 over South Fork Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 244 over South Fork Salt Creek in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 846 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 947 by 2037. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 244 over South Fork Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is SR 244 over South Fork Salt Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does SR 244 over South Fork Salt Creek carry?
About 846 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR 244 over South Fork Salt Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR 244 over South Fork Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.