US Bridges

US 231 over Deer Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.36 N US 40 · Structure no. 016010

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,560
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 over Deer Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 231 over Deer Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 10,560 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,080 by 2028. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 231
CrossesDeer Creek
Location00.36 N US 40
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.5891, -86.822
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,560 (2018)
Projected traffic11,080 by 2028
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is US 231 over Deer 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 Deer Creek carry?

About 10,560 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 231 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.