US Bridges

US 231 over Fork of Dry Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.38 S SR 32 · Structure no. 016110

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,160
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 over Fork of Dry Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 231 over Fork of Dry Branch 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 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 16,160 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,120 by 2032. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 231
CrossesFork of Dry Branch
Location00.38 S SR 32
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyMontgomery County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.02015, -86.90391
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,160 (2019)
Projected traffic30,120 by 2032
Trucks11%
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 Fork of Dry Branch built?

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

What condition is US 231 over Fork of Dry Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 231 over Fork of Dry Branch carry?

About 16,160 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 231 over Fork of Dry Branch?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 over Fork of Dry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.