US Bridges

US 31 over Clifty Creek Overflow

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 03.27 N SR 46 · Structure no. 080012

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,452
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 over Clifty Creek Overflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 over Clifty Creek Overflow 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 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS 31
CrossesClifty Creek Overflow
Location03.27 N SR 46
RouteU.S. Route 31
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.21018, -85.8769
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,452 (2022)
Projected traffic50,233 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Overflow built?

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

What condition is US 31 over Clifty Creek Overflow 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 Overflow carry?

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

How long is US 31 over Clifty Creek Overflow?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 over Clifty Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.