US Bridges

US 231 over Hunley Creek

Fair

Dubois County, Indiana · 02.78 N SR 64 · Structure no. 016670

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,624
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 over Hunley Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 231 over Hunley Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 61 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 13,624 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,200 by 2035. The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 231
CrossesHunley Creek
Location02.78 N SR 64
RouteU.S. Route 231
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.33909, -86.94944
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,624 (2015)
Projected traffic17,200 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 231 over Hunley Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is US 231 over Hunley 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 US 231 over Hunley Creek carry?

About 13,624 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 231 over Hunley Creek?

The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 over Hunley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.