US Bridges

US 231 S to I-64 W over Br N Fk Litl Pigeon CR

Good

Spencer County, Indiana · 00.63 W US 231 · Structure no. 033813

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 S to I-64 W over Br N Fk Litl Pigeon CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 231 S to I-64 W over Br N Fk Litl Pigeon CR in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2032. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 231 S to I-64 W
CrossesBr N Fk Litl Pigeon CR
Location00.63 W US 231
RouteInterstate 64
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.19581, -86.98677
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2008)
Projected traffic800 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 S to I-64 W over Br N Fk Litl Pigeon CR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 231 S to I-64 W over Br N Fk Litl Pigeon CR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 231 S to I-64 W over Br N Fk Litl Pigeon CR carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 231 S to I-64 W over Br N Fk Litl Pigeon CR?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 S to I-64 W over Br N Fk Litl Pigeon CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.