US Bridges

SR 244 over Ltl Hurricane Crk

Good

Rush County, Indiana · 1.88 W SR 3 · Structure no. 051395

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 244 over Ltl Hurricane Crk is a concrete culvert carrying SR 244 over Ltl Hurricane Crk in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2036. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 244
CrossesLtl Hurricane Crk
Location1.88 W SR 3
RouteState Highway 244
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.49695, -85.51147
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2016)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2036
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Ltl Hurricane Crk built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 244 over Ltl Hurricane Crk 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 Ltl Hurricane Crk carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 244 over Ltl Hurricane Crk?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 244 over Ltl Hurricane Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.