US 231 over Lower Limestone Creek
FairPutnam County, Indiana · 01.49 N I-70 · Structure no. 016000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 86 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,790
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 231 over Lower Limestone Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 231 over 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 10,790 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,295 by 2034. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 231 over 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 Lower Limestone 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US 231 over Lower Limestone Creek carry?
About 10,790 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 231 over Lower Limestone Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 231 over Lower Limestone Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.