US 231 over First Creek
GoodDaviess County, Indiana · 01.52 S SR 558 · Structure no. 016800
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 186 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,369
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 231 over First Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 231 over First Creek in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5,369 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,932 by 2042. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 231 over First Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 231 over First 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US 231 over First Creek carry?
About 5,369 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 231 over First Creek?
The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US 231 over First Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.