US Bridges

US 231 over Branch Doans Creek

Fair

Greene County, Indiana · 00.63 N SR 45 · Structure no. 027870

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,757
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 over Branch Doans Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 231 over Branch Doans Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 4,757 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,588 by 2034. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 231
CrossesBranch Doans Creek
Location00.63 N SR 45
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyGreene County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.92395, -86.92201
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating93.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,757 (2004)
Projected traffic6,588 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 231 over Branch Doans Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 231 over Branch Doans 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 231 over Branch Doans Creek carry?

About 4,757 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 231 over Branch Doans Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 over Branch Doans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.