US 231 over Richland Creek
FairGreene County, Indiana · 01.15 S SR 54 · Structure no. 027900
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 263 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,757
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 231 over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 231 over Richland Creek in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 263 ft (80.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 231 over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is US 231 over Richland 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 Richland Creek carry?
About 4,757 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 231 over Richland Creek?
The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 231 over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.