US Bridges

US 231 over Unnamed Tributary

Good

White County, Indiana · 02.80 N I-65 · Structure no. 060632

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,930
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 over Unnamed Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying US 231 over Unnamed Tributary in White County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,930 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,440 by 2030. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesUS 231
CrossesUnnamed Tributary
Location02.80 N I-65
RouteU.S. Route 231
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.7086, -87.04102
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,930 (2012)
Projected traffic2,440 by 2030
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Unnamed Tributary built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 231 over Unnamed Tributary 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 231 over Unnamed Tributary carry?

About 1,930 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 231 over Unnamed Tributary?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 over Unnamed Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.