US Bridges

US 231 over Haw Creek

Fair

Martin County, Indiana · 04.31 S US 50 · Structure no. 016750

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,443
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 over Haw Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 231 over Haw Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 95 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 5 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 6,443 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,924 by 2030. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 231
CrossesHaw Creek
Location04.31 S US 50
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyMartin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.60639, -86.916
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,443 (2004)
Projected traffic8,924 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Haw Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is US 231 over Haw 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 231 over Haw Creek carry?

About 6,443 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 231 over Haw Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 over Haw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.