US Bridges

US 231 NB over Hoosier Southern RR

Fair

Spencer County, Indiana · 01.29 S SR 62 · Structure no. 076670

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,800
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 NB over Hoosier Southern RR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 231 NB over Hoosier Southern RR 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 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2030. The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 231 NB
CrossesHoosier Southern RR
Location01.29 S SR 62
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountySpencer County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.13857, -86.98836
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.8 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2008)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 231 NB over Hoosier Southern RR built?

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

What condition is US 231 NB over Hoosier Southern RR 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 NB over Hoosier Southern RR carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 231 NB over Hoosier Southern RR?

The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 NB over Hoosier Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.