US Bridges

US 31 over Clifty Creek

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 03.04 N SR 46 · Structure no. 080010

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
328 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,452
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 over Clifty Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 31 over Clifty Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 19,452 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,233 by 2033. The structure is 328 ft (99.9 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS 31
CrossesClifty Creek
Location03.04 N SR 46
RouteU.S. Route 31
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.20831, -85.87336
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length328 ft (99.9 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,452 (2022)
Projected traffic50,233 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 31 over Clifty Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 31 over Clifty Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 31 over Clifty Creek carry?

About 19,452 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 31 over Clifty Creek?

The structure is 328 ft (99.9 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 over Clifty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.