US Bridges

US 231 NB over Honey Creek

Good

Spencer County, Indiana · 02.54 N SR 66 · Structure no. 029373

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 NB over Honey Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 231 NB over Honey Creek in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2032. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 231 NB
CrossesHoney Creek
Location02.54 N SR 66
RouteU.S. Route 231
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.94261, -87.03654
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2007)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 NB over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 231 NB over Honey 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 NB over Honey Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 231 NB over Honey Creek?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 NB over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.