US Bridges

US 31 over Caney Fork

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 01.94 S SR 160 · Structure no. 009020

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 over Caney Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 31 over Caney Fork in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Indiana 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.

It carries about 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,043 by 2030. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 31
CrossesCaney Fork
Location01.94 S SR 160
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.51392, -85.76623
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2004)
Projected traffic11,043 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Caney Fork built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 31 over Caney Fork 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 31 over Caney Fork carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 31 over Caney Fork?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 over Caney Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.