US 231 over Mill Creek
FairOwen County, Indiana · 01.07 S SR 67 · Structure no. 023890
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,749
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 231 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 231 over Mill Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 93 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 7,749 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,529 by 2030. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 231 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is US 231 over Mill 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does US 231 over Mill Creek carry?
About 7,749 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 231 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US 231 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.