Old US 231 over Honey Creek
FairSpencer County, Indiana · 02.61 N SR 66 · Structure no. 029376
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,218
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US 231 over Honey Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US 231 over Honey Creek in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 4,218 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,842 by 2032. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old US 231 over Honey Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old US 231 over Honey 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Old US 231 over Honey Creek carry?
About 4,218 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old US 231 over Honey Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Old US 231 over Honey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.