US Bridges

US 231 over Plummer Creek

Good

Greene County, Indiana · 02.42 S SR 54 · Structure no. 027890

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,757
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 over Plummer Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 231 over Plummer Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 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 4,757 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,588 by 2034. The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 231
CrossesPlummer Creek
Location02.42 S SR 54
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyGreene County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.99253, -86.92884
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
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 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 closed5 mi (8 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 Plummer Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

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

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

How long is US 231 over Plummer Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 over Plummer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.