US Bridges

US 231 over Tributary to Indian Cree

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.27 S SR 234 · Structure no. 016085

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
813
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 over Tributary to Indian Cree is a concrete culvert carrying US 231 over Tributary to Indian Cree in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 813 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,996 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 231
CrossesTributary to Indian Cree
Location00.27 S SR 234
RouteU.S. Route 231
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.92028, -86.90276
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic813 (2021)
Projected traffic5,996 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Tributary to Indian Cree built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 231 over Tributary to Indian Cree 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 231 over Tributary to Indian Cree carry?

About 813 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 231 over Tributary to Indian Cree?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 over Tributary to Indian Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.