US Bridges

US 231 over Upper Limestone Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Indiana · 00.53 S US 40 · Structure no. 029384

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,839
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 over Upper Limestone Creek is a steel culvert carrying US 231 over Upper Limestone Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1966, 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 10,839 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,639 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 231
CrossesUpper Limestone Creek
Location00.53 S US 40
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.57666, -86.8171
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,839 (2021)
Projected traffic14,639 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Upper Limestone Creek built?

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

What condition is US 231 over Upper 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 Upper Limestone Creek carry?

About 10,839 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 231 over Upper Limestone Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 over Upper Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.