US Bridges

231st ST East over Bear Slide Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.32 E of Mill Creek RD · Structure no. 2900436

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

231st ST East over Bear Slide Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 231st ST East over Bear Slide Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries231st ST East
CrossesBear Slide Creek
Location00.32 E of Mill Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.12357, -86.05519
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2021)
Projected traffic290 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 231st ST East over Bear Slide Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is 231st ST East over Bear Slide 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 231st ST East over Bear Slide Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 231st ST East over Bear Slide Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 231st ST East over Bear Slide Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.