US Bridges

US 231 over Trib E Fk Little Pigeon

Good

Spencer County, Indiana · 01.80 N SR 70 · Structure no. 076664

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,600
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 over Trib E Fk Little Pigeon is a concrete culvert carrying US 231 over Trib E Fk Little Pigeon in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,600 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 159 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 231
CrossesTrib E Fk Little Pigeon
Location01.80 N SR 70
RouteU.S. Route 231
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.02625, -87.01747
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width159 ft (48.5 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2008)
Projected traffic13,600 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 over Trib E Fk Little Pigeon built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 231 over Trib E Fk Little Pigeon 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 over Trib E Fk Little Pigeon carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 231 over Trib E Fk Little Pigeon?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 159 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 over Trib E Fk Little Pigeon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.