US Bridges

US 231SR 57 over Lattas Creek

Good

Greene County, Indiana · 00.35 N SR 54 · Structure no. 020740

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,190
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231SR 57 over Lattas Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 231SR 57 over Lattas Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 88 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 2,190 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,741 by 2034. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS 231SR 57
CrossesLattas Creek
Location00.35 N SR 54
RouteU.S. Route 231
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.0368, -87.01158
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,190 (2018)
Projected traffic3,741 by 2034
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 231SR 57 over Lattas Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is US 231SR 57 over Lattas 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 231SR 57 over Lattas Creek carry?

About 2,190 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is US 231SR 57 over Lattas Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 231SR 57 over Lattas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.