US Bridges

US-231 over Indian Camp Creek

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI S of Gr Rv Pw O · Structure no. 016B00001N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
302 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,113
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-231 over Indian Camp Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-231 over Indian Camp Creek in Butler County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Kentucky 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,113 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,113 by 2043. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-231
CrossesIndian Camp Creek
Location1.4 MI S of Gr Rv Pw O
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyButler County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.28556, -86.71806
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,113 (2023)
Projected traffic2,113 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-231 over Indian Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-231 over Indian Camp 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US-231 over Indian Camp Creek carry?

About 2,113 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-231 over Indian Camp Creek?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US-231 over Indian Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.