US 231 SB over Little Pigeon Creek
FairSpencer County, Indiana · 01.12 S SR 62 · Structure no. 076676
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 262 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,800
- 2008 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 231 SB over Little Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 231 SB over Little Pigeon Creek 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 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 262 ft (79.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 231 SB over Little Pigeon Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 231 SB over Little Pigeon 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US 231 SB over Little Pigeon Creek carry?
About 4,800 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 231 SB over Little Pigeon Creek?
The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 231 SB over Little Pigeon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.