US 31 over Blue Lick Creek
GoodClark County, Indiana · 02.89 S SR 160 · Structure no. 009010
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,703
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 31 over Blue Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 over Blue Lick Creek in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 102 years old, older 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 6,703 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,794 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 31 over Blue Lick Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is US 31 over Blue Lick 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 31 over Blue Lick Creek carry?
About 6,703 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 31 over Blue Lick Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US 31 over Blue Lick Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.