US Bridges

US 231 over Buckhall Creek

Fair

Owen County, Indiana · 04.97 N SR 157 · Structure no. 023830

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,885
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 over Buckhall Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 231 over Buckhall Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 91 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 2,885 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,885 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 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
CrossesBuckhall Creek
Location04.97 N SR 157
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyOwen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.17034, -86.91699
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,885 (2023)
Projected traffic2,885 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 Buckhall Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is US 231 over Buckhall 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 Buckhall Creek carry?

About 2,885 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 231 over Buckhall Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 over Buckhall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.