US Bridges

US 231 over Unt Little Wea CR

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 03.23 N SR 28 · Structure no. 076956

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,380
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 over Unt Little Wea CR is a concrete culvert carrying US 231 over Unt Little Wea CR in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8,380 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,970 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesUS 231
CrossesUnt Little Wea CR
Location03.23 N SR 28
RouteU.S. Route 231
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.30639, -86.90341
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,380 (2014)
Projected traffic9,970 by 2034
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 Unt Little Wea CR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 231 over Unt Little Wea 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 231 over Unt Little Wea CR carry?

About 8,380 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 231 over Unt Little Wea CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 over Unt Little Wea CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.