US 231 over Friends Creek
GoodMartin County, Indiana · 02.40 S US 50 · Structure no. 016761
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 127 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,519
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 231 over Friends Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 231 over Friends Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 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 5,519 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,109 by 2032. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 231 over Friends Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 231 over Friends 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US 231 over Friends Creek carry?
About 5,519 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is US 231 over Friends Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 231 over Friends Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.