US Bridges

US 231 over Meadow Brook Creek

Good

Owen County, Indiana · 00.13 S SR 46 · Structure no. 076842

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,591
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 over Meadow Brook Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 231 over Meadow Brook Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,591 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,823 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 231
CrossesMeadow Brook Creek
Location00.13 S SR 46
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyOwen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.28599, -86.77386
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,591 (2022)
Projected traffic9,823 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Meadow Brook Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 231 over Meadow Brook 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 231 over Meadow Brook Creek carry?

About 6,591 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 231 over Meadow Brook Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 over Meadow Brook Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.