US Bridges

US 231 over Branch of Offield Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Indiana · 01.05 S SR 32 · Structure no. 016107

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,755
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 over Branch of Offield Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 231 over Branch of Offield Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 7,755 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,037 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 231
CrossesBranch of Offield Creek
Location01.05 S SR 32
RouteU.S. Route 231
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.01013, -86.9038
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,755 (2021)
Projected traffic21,037 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Branch of Offield Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 231 over Branch of Offield 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 231 over Branch of Offield Creek carry?

About 7,755 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 231 over Branch of Offield Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 over Branch of Offield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.