US Bridges

US 231 over Br Lower Limestone Creek

Good

Putnam County, Indiana · 01.09 N I-70 · Structure no. 015990

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,120
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 over Br Lower Limestone Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 231 over Br Lower Limestone Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 59 years old, older 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 11,120 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,819 by 2028. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 231
CrossesBr Lower Limestone Creek
Location01.09 N I-70
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.54815, -86.80789
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,120 (2018)
Projected traffic14,819 by 2028
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Lower Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US 231 over Br Lower Limestone 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 Lower Limestone Creek carry?

About 11,120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 231 over Br Lower Limestone Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 over Br Lower Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.