US Bridges

US 231 over Br Offield Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 04.56 N SR 234 · Structure no. 075350

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,470
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 over Br Offield Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 231 over Br Offield Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7,470 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,840 by 2034. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 231
CrossesBr Offield Creek
Location04.56 N SR 234
RouteU.S. Route 231
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.9902, -86.90354
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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,470 (2014)
Projected traffic7,840 by 2034
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 Br Offield Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 231 over Br Offield 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 231 over Br Offield Creek carry?

About 7,470 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 231 over Br Offield Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 over Br Offield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.