US Bridges

US 231 over Short Creek

Fair

Dubois County, Indiana · 02.65 S SR 64 · Structure no. 029382

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,648
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 over Short Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 231 over Short Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 5,648 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,822 by 2032. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 231
CrossesShort Creek
Location02.65 S SR 64
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyDubois County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.26245, -86.96351
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,648 (2004)
Projected traffic7,822 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Short Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 231 over Short 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 231 over Short Creek carry?

About 5,648 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 231 over Short Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 over Short Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.