US Bridges

US 231 over Little Boggs Creek

Fair

Martin County, Indiana · 03.09 N US 50 · Structure no. 016790

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,613
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 over Little Boggs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 231 over Little Boggs Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 85 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 5,613 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,774 by 2030. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 231
CrossesLittle Boggs Creek
Location03.09 N US 50
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyMartin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.71884, -86.91893
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,613 (2004)
Projected traffic7,774 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Little Boggs Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is US 231 over Little Boggs 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 Little Boggs Creek carry?

About 5,613 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 231 over Little Boggs Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 over Little Boggs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.