US Bridges

CR 230S over Flat Creek

Good

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.60 E of SR 162 · Structure no. 1900077

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 230S over Flat Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 230S over Flat Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2032. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 230S
CrossesFlat Creek
Location00.60 E of SR 162
RouteCounty Highway 26
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.3481, -86.88123
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2012)
Projected traffic81 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 230S over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 230S over Flat 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 230S over Flat Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 230S over Flat Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 230S over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.