US Bridges

US 231 over Doe Creek

Good

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.33 N of SR 42 · Structure no. 015981

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,791
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 over Doe Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 231 over Doe Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9,791 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,155 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 231
CrossesDoe Creek
Location00.33 N of SR 42
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.50456, -86.79337
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,791 (2023)
Projected traffic11,155 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Doe Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 231 over Doe 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 231 over Doe Creek carry?

About 9,791 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 231 over Doe Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 over Doe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.